Paralegal - Collectibles

Overview

Fanatics has built one of the world’s most transformative companies and has innovated the sports industry in ways that no other brand has. Today, Fanatics’ platform features the largest selection of officially licensed fan merchandise, sports betting and iGaming, trading cards, memorabilia, a broad range of collectibles, live-commerce, online marketplace, vaulting services, printing and manufacturing services, event services, and related services and products, and much more.

We are seeking a Paralegal to join the Fanatics Collectibles International legal team. The role will be based at Fanatics’ London office - the office is currently in Euston but we’re moving to Kings Cross in Q2/Q3 – but regular trips to our Milton Keynes office will be needed. Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week, reporting dually into VP of Legal and VP of Strategic Finance.

• Manage and maintain a file system for legal documents;
• Manage contract execution and filing;
• Oversee day-to-day management of vendor and partner onboarding and review process;
• Prepare drafts of written communications, including contracts, licenses, letters, notices, and other related documents;
• Acts as liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, organizations and in-house employees;
• Act as point person in connection with corporate entity management;
• Assist with maintaining corporate records, corporate, governance, compliance and other policies and minutes;
• Assist with legal research and information gathering;
• Provide ad hoc cross-functional support, including limited coordination with Finance and other internal teams, as needed.
• Coordinate outside counsel engagements, invoices and payment;
• Provide transactional support; and
• Updating policies and preparing materials for training sessions.

• Have a bias towards action and initiative taking.
• A “doer” who is ready, willing, and able to roll up your sleeves, jump in, and get things done.
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic, capable of taking ownership of projects/matters.
• Have a strong desire to assume a wide variety of responsibilities, learn, stretch, and grow.
• Able to accomplish multiple tasks at once while balancing competing objectives and deadlines.
• Produce high-quality, carefully crafted work product in a timely manner.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to forge strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Work effectively both independently as a lead and as a team player in a team-oriented environment, friendly, and excited about a 'play nice' culture.
• Do not watch the clock; be flexible, invested, committed, and immersed in the excitement about and commitment to the success of our businesses.
• Professional and have a non-negotiable sense of integrity, reliable and does the right thing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to synthesize complex data for a range of audiences.
• Ambassador of the Fanatics brand who brings passion, energy, and positivity into the workplace.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Legal qualifications (CPE/GDL and LPC or CILEX) a plus.
• Previous paralegal experience is a must - either in a law firm or in-house legal department, including working with contract management systems and processes.
• This role is suitable for a junior-to-mid-level paralegal looking to grow in an international in-house legal team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills; ease in working with people up and down the organizational hierarchy.
• Proficiency in MS Office skills (i.e., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), Adobe, Docusign and AI powered tools.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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