Fanatics · 18 hours ago
Sr Counsel - Privacy
95 Morton St, New York, NY, 10014, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
4+ years expFanatics is a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a qualified attorney to join their Legal and Compliance team. The role focuses on advising on privacy laws, supporting compliance frameworks, and enhancing customer trust through responsible data practices.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Advise on compliance with U.S. and international privacy laws such as the CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, FCRA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, and other state and federal privacy regulations
Serve as subject matter expert on financial privacy laws including GLBA, Reg P, and applicable SEC and CFPB guidance for financial services or fintech-related operations
Partner with product, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure privacy-by-design principles are embedded into products and services
Help design, implement, and maintain privacy policies, internal protocols, and training initiatives across the organization
Draft and negotiate data protection agreements (DPAs), vendor agreements, and terms involving data sharing, retention, and security obligations
Provide legal counsel on data breach and incident response activities, including notification obligations and coordination with regulators
Stay abreast of developments in U.S. privacy law and proactively assess their impact on the business. Recommend changes to mitigate legal and reputational risk
Educate internal teams on legal risks and best practices in marketing and brand strategy
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in New York or eligible for in-house counsel registration
4–6 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, ideally in gaming, tech, media, or entertainment
Demonstrated expertise in consumer privacy (e.g., CCPA/CPRA) and financial privacy laws (e.g., GLBA)
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Effective communicator with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to work cross-functionally
CIPP/US required; additional privacy or security certifications a plus (e.g., CIPM, CIPT, CISSP)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clear, actionable advice to cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and business acumen
Preferred
Prior experience in a gambling, sports betting, or highly regulated industry
Knowledge of state-by-state regulatory nuances related to gaming and marketing
Familiarity with digital marketing tools, affiliate networks, and influencer compliance considerations
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey 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
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
Recent News
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