Assistant Legal Counsel Florida - Tampa /
Business Affairs – Business Affairs & Legal /
Salaried
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Company Overview
Fanatics is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise and changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel and jerseys. Through an innovative, tech-infused approach to making and selling fan gear in today's on-demand culture, Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA), and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea). Fanatics offers the largest collection of timeless and timely merchandise whether shopping online, on your phone, in stores, in stadiums or on-site at the world's biggest sporting events.  At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.  We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
About the Team
At Fanatics, our Business Affairs & Legal team plays an integral role into why we are the #1 licensed sports, omni-channel retailer. This team is known for negotiating and drafting long-term, exclusive deals with professional sports teams, universities, event promoters, and athletes. They are trusted advisors in counseling our business teams with day-to-day matters as well as key strategic initiatives. This division is critical to the success of the overall company strategy and our mission to become the #1 Fan Brand in the world.
Fanatics is seeking a motivated, team-oriented lawyer with 2-5 years of transactional law experience (law firm experience preferred, in-house experience not required) in Tampa. The Assistant Legal Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel, Fanatics Brands and provide support across the Global Legal Team.
General Duties & Responsibilities: • Primarily supports the Fanatics Brands business on global matters
• Manages a variety of assigned legal projects. Protects the enterprise’s rights in contract negotiations, settlements, litigation, and business practices
• Prepares policy and agreement drafts, opinions, and various documents. Negotiates and drafts contracts as requested by Sales, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Trade, Strategy and other management representatives
• Renders opinions and advice regarding the interpretation of contract provisions, intellectual property laws, and other business law issues including corporate organization, mergers and acquisitions and governance
• Performs legal research and analysis in preparation for litigation or other legal actions. Examines pertinent information (e.g., interview notes, historical precedent, etc.) to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting litigation
• Acts as advisor on legal issues concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges
• Coordinates legal matters handled by outside counsel
Educational Requirements: • Requires a law degree, such as a Juris Doctor or other comparable degree, and admission to practice law
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Demonstrated experience in general corporate matters including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, M&A, license agreements, employment law, intellectual property, regulatory matters, risk management, asset-backed financing, and contract management
• Experience in trade secrets, advertising law, registration, and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry as well as SEC reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to be appropriate to the audience and avoid technical jargon
• Effectively deals with issues that are complex, confidential, and sensitive in nature
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Effective team building, coaching, and persuasion skills
• Self-starter and able to work without significant supervision or oversight
• Intermediate to advanced negotiation skills with regard to complex issues and data
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants.  Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address.  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
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