Commercial Counsel (Mid-Level) – 6-Month Contract

Fanatics • New York, NY

4d • $198,000 - $229,000

About The Position

Fanatics Corproate is seeking an experienced, business-minded, and
highly-motivated Commercial Counsel to join our Legal Affairs team on a
six-month contract basis.  Reporting to the SVP, Head of Commercial
Transactions, this role will support a broad range of commercial and
technology-related transactions during a period of exciting growth for the
entire company.  There may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to
transition into a full-time employee after the expiration of the contract term.

The Legal team at Fanatics Corproate is a key strategic partner to all
businesses within the organization, including C-Suite and all executive
functions.  The successful candidate will work closely with both internal and
cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate commercial activity while managing
legal and regulatory risk in a very fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including experience at a law firm and in-house legal department.
• Broad experience in negotiating, drafting, and counseling on commercial agreements including, without limitation, technology transactions, software licensing matters (including SaaS).
• Knowledge of intellectual property licensing principles and risk allocation in commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively in a very fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data privacy and data security considerations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor/supplier, consultant, and service agreements.
• Lead and support technology and software-related transactions, including SaaS agreements, software license agreements, technology services agreements, and data processing agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on key contractual provisions, including intellectual property ownership, licensing rights, and related risk allocation.
• Partner with Procurement, Events, Media, Advertising, Privacy, Marketing, and Operations teams to provide timely and appropriate legal counsel.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Assist in refining contract templates, negotiation guidelines, and internal processes to support operational efficiency and scalability.
• Manage a high volume of matters with appropriate prioritization and escalation of complex issues.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees