Job Description Job Summary: The Director of Litigation & Employment at Fanatics Betting and Gaming will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's litigation portfolio, including matters related to the dynamic and highly regulated sports betting and iGaming industries. This role will also collaborate closely with our People team to handle employment law issues, ensuring compliance in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Reporting to the VP of Legal Affairs, the Director will play a key role in protecting the company's legal interests while fostering a positive, compliant workplace culture across our gaming and sports betting operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, with substantial experience in employment law, particularly within regulated industries such as tech, gaming, or other high-growth sectors. Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Management: - Develop and implement litigation strategies in collaboration with external legal counsel and the legal team of our parent company, Fanatics Holdings, Inc.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation, including pre-litigation disputes, lawsuits, and arbitration.
- Evaluate and mitigate legal risks associated with current and potential litigation.
- Prepare and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
Employment Law Oversight: - Advise on and handle employment-related legal matters, including but not limited to employee disputes, terminations, and compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Conduct investigations into employee complaints and legal claims, ensuring fair and thorough resolution.
- Work with the People team to ensure compliance with employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination laws.
Strategic Counsel: - Provide proactive legal advice to senior management on litigation and employment-related issues.
- Keep abreast of legal developments and industry trends to anticipate potential legal challenges and opportunities.
- Understand the nuances of the regulated nature of the gaming industry and provide counsel based on that knowledge
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in litigation with a meaningful focus on employment law.
- Experience in the tech industry highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of both state and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and work with external counsel effectively.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work well under pressure.
About Us 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 properties, 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. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. About the Team Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates nineteen retail locations including retail sportsbooks outside of Progressive Field and Nationwide Arena and the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Commanders Field. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver and Dublin, Ireland.