Fanatics

Fanatics

Privacy & Product Counsel (Remote)

New York, NY, United States · Vp

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$225kDetected 5 days ago
ComplianceCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • The Privacy Counsel, as a member of the Corporate Legal team, will be responsible for supporting and advancing the Company's global privacy and corporate product program with a strong focus on product counseling and advising the technology teams who support the Fanatics Corporate products (e.g., Fanatics ONE loyalty program, Fanatics Ads, etc.) Reporting to the VP Global Privacy and Corporate Product, this role is critical to ensuring that Fanatics' products, platforms, and data-driven initiatives are designed and operated in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws while enabling innovation and growth.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience counseling product, engineering, and technical teams, translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance, and supporting fast-paced, technology-enabled businesses.
  • This role is fully remote.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy policies, notices, and internal governance standards.
  • Partner closely with product management, engineering, data, and technology teams to embed privacy considerations into the design, development, and deployment of products and platforms ("privacy by design").
  • Commercial & Vendor Support
  • Support third-party risk management efforts related to data protection and privacy compliance.
  • Support responses to data subject requests, regulatory inquiries, and privacy-related incidents in coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum 6-9 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on privacy, data protection, and technology-related matters.
  • Demonstrated experience providing product counseling and advising engineering, product, and technical teams.
  • Strong ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Advise on data incidents and any required regulatory notification requirements across various jurisdictions.

Nice to have

  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred
  • experience supporting consumer-facing, retail, digital, or global technology businesses is a plus.
  • Familiarity with international privacy laws and cross-border data issues preferred.

Compensation

  • $175,000 - $225,000 USD

Company info

  • 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, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and 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, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes
  • Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
  • 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, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet.
  • Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and 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, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores.

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