Fanatics
Corporate Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory
Fanatics, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
Corporate Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory at Fanatics Collectibles. The role provides strategic and hands-on support across a wide range of litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters. Reporting to the SVP, Director of Litigation of Fanatics Collectibles, the role focuses on complex litigation, regulatory investigations, discovery, IP, and outside counsel oversight. The position is located in Kansas City or Jacksonville and requires in-office presence (5 days a week). Responsibilities
Advise on pre-litigation matters, risk assessment, and communications with potential adverse parties. Support management of potential and active litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations. Support and conduct eDiscovery workflows, including preservation, collection, review, production, and vendor management. Draft and review litigation documents, including letters, pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements. Support management of outside counsel and litigation budgets to ensure cost-effective and high-quality representation. Conduct legal and factual research and prepare strategic memoranda on litigation and regulatory issues. 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. What We’re Looking For
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (or international equivalent). Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. 5–8 years of professional legal experience in litigation and/or regulatory practice (law firm, government, or in-house). Experience with complex commercial litigation, regulatory inquiries, and eDiscovery management. Helpful experience in: Antitrust investigations and litigation; Intellectual property disputes, including IP litigation; Licensing enforcement and disputes; Class action defense. In-house experience with a leading company is highly preferred. International experience helpful. Preference for familiarity with the sports and entertainment industries, and specifically the collectibles industry. Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously. Strong judgment, business acumen, and practical problem-solving approach. Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and litigation budgets. Willingness to travel, as necessary. Kansas City or Jacksonville locals only. This is a 5-days in-office job. Skills, Competencies, And Capabilities
A self-starter who thrives in high-stakes, fast-moving litigation environments. Highly organized, able to manage multiple complex dockets simultaneously. Excellent communicator, able to distill complex legal issues into clear business guidance. Strong relationship builder with both internal stakeholders and external counsel. Creative problem-solver with a “solutions-first” mindset. Ambassador of the Fanatics brand who brings passion, energy, and positivity into the workplace. Compensation
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including base salary, incentive compensation, and benefits. 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. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, 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; 2,500 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. About The Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, changing the experience for collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international properties. We hold long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles acquired Topps to establish the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
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Corporate Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory at Fanatics Collectibles. The role provides strategic and hands-on support across a wide range of litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters. Reporting to the SVP, Director of Litigation of Fanatics Collectibles, the role focuses on complex litigation, regulatory investigations, discovery, IP, and outside counsel oversight. The position is located in Kansas City or Jacksonville and requires in-office presence (5 days a week). Responsibilities
Advise on pre-litigation matters, risk assessment, and communications with potential adverse parties. Support management of potential and active litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations. Support and conduct eDiscovery workflows, including preservation, collection, review, production, and vendor management. Draft and review litigation documents, including letters, pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements. Support management of outside counsel and litigation budgets to ensure cost-effective and high-quality representation. Conduct legal and factual research and prepare strategic memoranda on litigation and regulatory issues. 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. What We’re Looking For
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (or international equivalent). Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. 5–8 years of professional legal experience in litigation and/or regulatory practice (law firm, government, or in-house). Experience with complex commercial litigation, regulatory inquiries, and eDiscovery management. Helpful experience in: Antitrust investigations and litigation; Intellectual property disputes, including IP litigation; Licensing enforcement and disputes; Class action defense. In-house experience with a leading company is highly preferred. International experience helpful. Preference for familiarity with the sports and entertainment industries, and specifically the collectibles industry. Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously. Strong judgment, business acumen, and practical problem-solving approach. Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and litigation budgets. Willingness to travel, as necessary. Kansas City or Jacksonville locals only. This is a 5-days in-office job. Skills, Competencies, And Capabilities
A self-starter who thrives in high-stakes, fast-moving litigation environments. Highly organized, able to manage multiple complex dockets simultaneously. Excellent communicator, able to distill complex legal issues into clear business guidance. Strong relationship builder with both internal stakeholders and external counsel. Creative problem-solver with a “solutions-first” mindset. Ambassador of the Fanatics brand who brings passion, energy, and positivity into the workplace. Compensation
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including base salary, incentive compensation, and benefits. 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. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, 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; 2,500 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. About The Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, changing the experience for collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international properties. We hold long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles acquired Topps to establish the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fanatics by 2x Get notified about new Litigation Counsel jobs in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City Metropolitan Area Location-based salary ranges vary; example: Prairie Village, KS; Overland Park, KS; Kansas City, MO; salary ranges shown are illustrative. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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