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Fanatics · 2 weeks ago

Associate Counsel-Regulatory Compliance & Supply Chain

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Fanatics is a leader in licensed sports merchandise and is seeking an experienced attorney to join their team as an Associate Counsel-Regulatory Compliance & Supply Chain. This role is critical in providing legal counsel on regulatory compliance and supply chain operations, requiring expertise in interpreting complex regulations.

eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, interpret and implement complex federal, state and international regulations related to:

Sustainability / ESG: fair labor, modern, slavery disclosures, traceability, eco-design, extended producer responsibility, climate reporting, sustainable materials, and digital passports

Product Compliance: substantiating product claims, advertising, Prop 65, restricted/hazardous substances, product integrity, product safety, labeling, testing, and recalls (FTC, CPSC, EU GPSR, EU REACH)

Trade / Customs: international import/export, trade agreements, customs audits, country of origin rules, and importer of record requirements

Monitor and track new regulations in coordination with Government Affairs and attend industry associations meetings

Support All Business Units Related To The Product Function To Enable The Timely Deployment Of Products To Customers, Supporting The Business With

Supplier screening, onboarding and risk assessment

IOR and care labels

Supplier management and operational support

Support transactional attorneys with review of select provisions of manufacturing, logistics, and transportation agreements

Identify and mitigate legal risks, escalating as needed. General knowledge of competition law for issue spotting. Ensure product compliance with licensor and wholesale customer requirements

Advise and counsel various departments on a wide range of legal considerations for the day-to-day operation of the Fanatics Commerce business

Develop process improvement and draft/implement business-appropriate policies, programs, and best practices

Develop training materials and provide employee and vendor training

Qualification

Regulatory complianceSupply chain managementTrade complianceSustainability /Product complianceLegal risk managementAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skills

Required

Law degree, such as a Juris Doctor or other comparable degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or international equivalent)

Current license to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction

Ideally six (6) years of legal professional work experience at a major law firm and/or in-house at a major corporation, directly advising senior leadership clients on complex regulatory compliance matters

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting supply chain, including trade compliance, consumer product safety, ESG, and labor/human rights laws

Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and supply chain contracts

Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong business acumen and ability to provide pragmatic, solution-oriented advice

Independent self-starter with a proven track record of effectively managing and prioritizing a high-volume workload and working well under pressure in a fast-moving and often-changing environment

Strong leadership skills with passionate commitment to foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture to deliver high impact legal and business results