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FanCode is India’s premier digital sports destination, dedicated to delivering a best-in-class experience for fans across live and non-live sports. Launched in March 2019 by industry veterans Yannick Colaco and Prasana Krishnan, FanCode has reached over 160 million users. The platform features a wide array of global and domestic sporting leagues, in partnership with leading sports associations. FanCode offers interactive live streaming through industry-first subscription models, including Match, Bundle, and Tour Passes, as well as monthly and annual plans at accessible price points. Some of the marquee properties include La Liga, Formula 1, MotoGP, cricket leagues from around the globe including CPL, Super Smash amongst others.
Dream Sports, India’s leading Sports Technology company, is the parent company of FanCode, with brands such as Dream11, and DreamSetGo in its portfolio.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Senior Manager to join our Legal team at FanCode. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience. As a FanCoder in our legal team, you will get an opportunity to engage with business teams, external counsels and counter-parties to help FanCode manage its rapidly growing legal needs.
What you'll do:
Advising the sports broadcast operations of the business (including acquisition of media rights, ad sales, marketing etc.)
IP monitoring, enforcement and strategy
Tracking and advising on policy matters impacting our business
Advising on litigation matters
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and highlighting risks on day-to-day advisory
Building a robust legal and compliance structure for FanCode
Enabling the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
Must haves:
8+ years of post-qualification experience in a media or sports business / a digital start-up environment / reputed law firm
Strong understanding of intellectual property law
Experience in drafting and negotiating high value deals
Attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes within strict timelines
Ability to translate complex issues into simple language for internal stakeholders
Good to have:
Working knowledge of applicable regulations
Experience in business and legal structuring
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Passion for sports
About Dream Sports:
Dream Sports is India’s leading sports technology company with 280 million+ users, housing brands such as Dream11, the world’s largest fantasy sports platform, FanCode, a premier sports content & commerce platform and DreamSetGo, a sports experiences platform.
Dream Sports is based in Mumbai and has a workforce of close to 1,000 ‘Sportans’. Founded in 2008 by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth, Dream Sports’ vision is to ‘Make Sports Better’ for fans through the confluence of sports and technology.
For more information: https://dreamsports.group/
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
FanCode is India’s premier digital sports destination, dedicated to delivering a best-in-class experience for fans across live and non-live sports. Launched in March 2019 by industry veterans Yannick Colaco and Prasana Krishnan, FanCode has reached over 160 million users. The platform features a wide array of global and domestic sporting leagues, in partnership with leading sports associations. FanCode offers interactive live streaming through industry-first subscription models, including Match, Bundle, and Tour Passes, as well as monthly and annual plans at accessible price points. Some of the marquee properties include La Liga, Formula 1, MotoGP, cricket leagues from around the globe including CPL, Super Smash amongst others.
Dream Sports, India’s leading Sports Technology company, is the parent company of FanCode, with brands such as Dream11, and DreamSetGo in its portfolio.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Senior Manager to join our Legal team at FanCode. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience. As a FanCoder in our legal team, you will get an opportunity to engage with business teams, external counsels and counter-parties to help FanCode manage its rapidly growing legal needs.
What you'll do:
Advising the sports broadcast operations of the business (including acquisition of media rights, ad sales, marketing etc.)
IP monitoring, enforcement and strategy
Tracking and advising on policy matters impacting our business
Advising on litigation matters
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and highlighting risks on day-to-day advisory
Building a robust legal and compliance structure for FanCode
Enabling the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
Must haves:
8+ years of post-qualification experience in a media or sports business / a digital start-up environment / reputed law firm
Strong understanding of intellectual property law
Experience in drafting and negotiating high value deals
Attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes within strict timelines
Ability to translate complex issues into simple language for internal stakeholders
Good to have:
Working knowledge of applicable regulations
Experience in business and legal structuring
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Passion for sports
About Dream Sports:
Dream Sports is India’s leading sports technology company with 280 million+ users, housing brands such as Dream11, the world’s largest fantasy sports platform, FanCode, a premier sports content & commerce platform and DreamSetGo, a sports experiences platform.
Dream Sports is based in Mumbai and has a workforce of close to 1,000 ‘Sportans’. Founded in 2008 by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth, Dream Sports’ vision is to ‘Make Sports Better’ for fans through the confluence of sports and technology.
For more information: https://dreamsports.group/
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Manager - Legal position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
