Summer 2026 Legal Internship
Location: New York City (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Who We Are
Fanatics Collectibles is a global product and technology group dedicated to transforming the collectibles industry. Our teams build and operate best-in-class platforms that serve passionate collectors around the world, including Topps.com, Fanatics Collect, and Fanatics Live. Backed by Fanatics, the world’s largest sports merchandiser with deep global league and brand partnerships—we combine the scale of a global leader with the agility of a growing, innovative organization. Our Legal team supports global licensing, intellectual property, commercial transactions, marketing, digital product development, and regulatory compliance across multiple platforms and jurisdiction
If you are curious about how law supports fast-moving consumer, media, and technology businesses, Fanatics Collectibles offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an in-house legal environment.
About The Internship
The Fanatics Collectibles Legal Summer Internship is a full-time, paid internship designed to provide meaningful exposure to in-house legal work at a leading global collectibles company. Interns will work closely with members of the Legal team on substantive, business-facing projects that support key commercial and licensing initiatives.
What You’ll Do
As a Legal Summer Intern, you will support the Legal team primarily through research, drafting, and organizational projects. Responsibilities may include:
- Conducting legal, market, and competitive research to support commercial and strategic initiatives
- Supporting licensing and commercial transactions through drafting, reviewing, and summarizing agreements under attorney supervision
- Preparing summaries of key licenses and agreements for internal stakeholders
- Creating and maintaining internal legal reference materials and playbooks
- Assisting with the organization and upkeep of the Legal team’s forms and templates library
- Contributing to training materials and internal documentation used by cross-functional teams
- Providing general support on legal projects as needed
What You Bring
- Current enrollment in a Juris Doctor (JD) program (1L or 2L preferred), or a strong interest in pursuing a legal career
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Hands-on experience working with an in-house legal team at a global consumer and technology company
- Exposure to licensing, commercial agreements, and legal operations
- Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional partners across the business
- Mentorship and learning opportunities designed to support professional development
- A collaborative, inclusive, and curious team culture
The hourly rate for this position is $27.00.
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