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Fanatics · 1 day ago

Corporate Counsel - Litigation and Compliance

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Corporate Counsel to manage the Company’s litigation docket and compliance functions. This role involves developing litigation strategies, overseeing legal matters, and providing proactive legal advice to senior management.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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

Qualification

Litigation ManagementComplianceJuris Doctor (JD)Legal Document PreparationLeadership CapabilitiesNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

Company

Fanatics

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Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.9B
Key Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M

Leadership Team

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Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Mahan
CEO
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