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At Fanatics Commerce, were more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise were a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, were Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If youre ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Role OverviewFanatics Commerce is seeking an experienced, commercial/transactional lawyer to join Fanatics global legal team as Director, Senior Counsel. Reporting to the Vice President - International Legal, this role will be based in the Manchester office. This role will provide significant handson support (including drafting commercial contracts and rights acquisition), oversee outside counsel and partner with subject matter experts in various areas including intellectual property, privacy, regulatory and M&A.How you will make an impact:Advise on complex global legal issues across a wide range of matters including commercial transactions, business operations, manufacturing, e-commerce, rights acquisition and licensing.Serve as a trusted business partner to leaders across the organisation, including engaging in creative problemsolving, proactive issuespotting and businessfocused risk assessment.Provide transactional legal advice to various departments across the organisation, including engagement in proactive issuespotting and risk assessment.Partner closely with the business development and business affairs teams to structure, draft, negotiate and execute a variety of complex strategic transactions with sports teams, leagues, associations and athletes, for rights acquisition, product licensing and operation of ecommerce and physical retail.Provide general advice with respect to key areas affecting the business and operations, including data protection, privacy and intellectual property matters.Interpret and advise with respect to rights and obligations under Fanatics' agreements.Ensure the business is aware of, and in compliance with, all relevant laws, rules and regulations across many countries.Review, analyse, draft and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial transactions including licensing, sublicensing, cobranding, personal services, MSAs, manufacturing, distribution and vendor agreements.Manage international disputes, investigations, and regulatory matters, including through supervision of outside counsel.Create and provide crossfunctional legal training to employees.Develop policies, protocols, best practices and templates.What you bring to the team:Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales.10+ years of postqualification experience working on a wide range of sophisticated commercial transactions, including rights acquisition, intellectual property licensing, digital technology, ecommerce, and/or brand partnerships.Willingness to always be a handson lawyer, dealing with all of the companys needs, from the largest to the smallest matters.Broad commercial and strategic background working on international transactions.Strong business acumen and savvy, good common sense and sound judgment.Ability to execute under pressure and under time constraints in a fastpaced environment.Creative thinker who can initiate and develop alternative approaches to complex issues.Selfstarter with strong work ethic and ability to work independently and take ownership of businesscritical transactions.Strong academic background and law firm training.Experience in the global sports industry and/or a background in licensing and retail, including ecommerce, are strongly preferred.Inhouse experience is strongly preferred.At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you dont meet every single requirement, thats okay we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If youre excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, dont hesitate to apply. Were genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.Where Youll Work and Whats required:Manchester, UKHybrid Work 3+ days in office and additional days where necessaryAbility to travel (domestically and internationally) on occasion for partner meetings, events, and other related activities.Whats in it for you:Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by toptier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, youll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes. xjdpvnf Rewards: Competitive salary, performancebased bonus.The chance to work with some of the worlds most exciting sports brandsCareer development, mentoring, and training opportunitiesA dynamic, supportive, and collaborative office environmentJob InfoPosting Date 01/15/2026, 03:21 PMLocations 3 Upper Kirby Street, Manchester, GBR, M4 6FN, GB (Hybrid)