Corporate Counsel

• Serve as a trusted colleague and creative problem-solver who can take independent ownership over matters and think independently and critically when it comes to various IP-related matters working alongside the VP - Legal Affairs & Brand Protection.
• Collaborate with the VP - Legal Affairs & Brand Protection and the rest of the Commerce Legal Team to provide legal advice to the executives and senior business leaders across the organization including engagement in proactive issue-spotting risk assessment and problem-solving.
• Involved with management and strategic guidance related to the companys global IP portfolio (across multiple verticals) including communications with the applicable business units to arrive at sound portfolio strategy.
• Facilitate trademark clearance searches and provide appropriate legal guidance to applicable business units.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate both internally and externally regarding anti-counterfeiting and other IP enforcement matters. Review and evaluate potential enforcement matters and provide sound guidance on merits and strategy.
• Involved with management of various third-party IP-related disputes including litigation.
• Provide legal support to Fanatics Licensing Managements College business including guidance on IP-related legal matters coordination of brand protection initiatives and negotiation of license agreements.
• Provide support on IP-related matters pertaining to M&A activity.
• Provide strategic guidance on domain name portfolio and domain name disputes.
• Negotiate and structure trademark license agreements and other contracts.
• Provide sound general IP-related advice across the organization.
• Interpret and advise with respect to rights and obligations under Fanatics agreements.
• Collaborate with other members of the Commerce Legal Team including with respect to issues requiring subject matter expertise and oversee/leverage outside counsel as needed.

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency quality and outcomes
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
• 6 years of IP experience including substantive law firm background; in-house experience a plus
• Litigation and patent experience both a plus but not required
• Be a self-starter with strong work ethic capable of taking ownership of projects/matters
• Possess a strong desire to assume a wide variety of responsibilities be flexible and grow with the Company
• Have excellent organizational communication and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Possess the ability to work on several projects at once while balancing competing objectives
• Produce high-quality work product in a timely manner to meet demands of the Company
• Be confident and have strong interpersonal skills
• Work well both independently and as a team player
• Be a creative thinker who can initiate and develop alternative approaches to complex issues
• Possess a strong sense of integrity

WORK LOCATION

Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Companys office subject to the Companys current hybrid work policy. This role currently requires in-office presence (Tuesday Wednesday Thursday).