Associate Counsel-Regulatory Compliance & Supply Chain

Position Overview

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: Build Championship Teams, Obsessed with Fans, Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Determined and Relentless Mindset.
Fanatics is seeking an experienced attorney to join our team as an Associate Counsel-Regulatory Compliance & Supply Chain. This role is critical in providing legal counsel to multiple business units in the areas of regulatory compliance and global supply chain operations. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel-Regulatory Compliance & Supply Chain, you will be a key member of the Fanatics Commerce legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on complex federal, state, and international regulations including aspects of Sustainability/ESG and Product Compliance.
• Review, analyze, and implement regulatory requirements related to fair labor, modern slavery disclosures, eco-design, climate reporting, and other compliance matters.
• Monitor and track new regulations in coordination with Government Affairs and attend industry association meetings.
• Support business units in the timely deployment of products through supplier screening, onboarding, risk assessment, and reviewing key provisions in manufacturing, logistics, and transportation agreements.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks, advise on competition law and ensure compliance with licensor and wholesale customer requirements.
• Develop process improvements, implement business-appropriate policies, and create training materials for employees and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree (Juris Doctor or equivalent) from an ABA-accredited law school (or international equivalent).
• Current license to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction.
• At least six years of legal experience at a major law firm and/or in-house at a major corporation advising senior leadership on complex regulatory compliance matters.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting the supply chain, including trade compliance, consumer product safety, ESG, and labor/human rights laws.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and supply chain contracts.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Sustainability/ESG or Product Compliance.
• Experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and product manufacturing.
• Experience working in the apparel industry or consumer packaged goods sector.
• Familiarity with trade and customs compliance.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work schedule: Three days in the office with the option to work remotely two days.
• Opportunity to work from one of our offices located in Tampa, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Atlanta, GA; Miramar, FL; or NYC.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative work environment at a market-leading company.
• Be part of a team that embodies our BOLD Leadership Principles.