Corporate Counsel, Litigation

About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

The Role
The Corporate Counsel will be responsible to help manage the Company’s litigation docket and compliance functions. Reporting to the SVP Legal Affairs, this role is crucial in ensuring the Company’s legal interests are protected while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. The ideal candidate will possess a robust litigation background and some experience with compliance, including internal investigations, ideally within tech or other high-growth/fast-paced industries.

What You’ll Do

• Litigation Management:

+ Develop and implement litigation strategies in collaboration with external and internal legal counsel, as well as business stakeholders.
+ Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation, including pre-litigation disputes and customer complaints, lawsuits, and arbitration.
+ Evaluate and mitigate legal risks associated with current and potential litigation, including coordination with risk management/insurance.
+ Prepare and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
+ Support and conduct eDiscovery workflows, including preservation, collection, review, production, and vendor management.

• Compliance Matters:

+ Support compliance and risk management initiatives, including policy development, training, and internal investigations.
+ Partner with diverse internal business teams (compliance, HR, IT/security, finance, etc.) to proactively identify and mitigate litigation and regulatory risks.

• Strategic Counsel:

+ Provide proactive legal advice to senior management on litigation and compliance-related issues.
+ Keep abreast of legal developments and industry trends to anticipate potential legal challenges and opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.


• Licensed to practice law.


• Minimum 8 years of experience in litigation with some experience with compliance.


• Law firm and in-house experience (including tech industry) highly desirable.


• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters, to resolve disputes directly, as well as work with external counsel effectively.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work well under pressure.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range

$200,000 - $230,000 USD

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