DraftKings

Associate Corporate Counsel, General Litigation

DraftKings$141K — $177K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably at a law firm, with in-house experience as a plus.
  • Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic standing.
  • Active Massachusetts Bar membership or eligibility for in-house counsel admission in Massachusetts.
  • Practical legal analysis skills with a focus on risk assessment and solution development.
  • Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills to provide clear legal guidance and build relationships with internal partners.
  • Attention to detail, with proficiency in conveying complex legal concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Assess lawsuits, demand letters, and other legal threats by gathering facts and strategizing responses.
  • Draft and review court documents in conjunction with outside counsel through all stages of litigation.
  • Engage with opposing counsel to negotiate resolutions for disputes and legal challenges.
  • Collaborate with various teams to identify litigation risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Represent the company in small claims court as necessary.
  • Support regulatory inquiries and investigations related to customer complaints.
  • Offer timely legal guidance on business matters, addressing potential legal risks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic legal environment.
  • Exposure to a wide range of legal issues within a regulated industry.
  • Support for obtaining necessary gaming licenses if applicable to the role.
  • Access to company equity options and performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
As an Associate Corporate Counsel, General Litigation, you’ll help our team navigate legal matters and manage litigation risk across the business. You’ll work with internal partners, outside counsel, and members of the Legal Team to assess disputes, respond to legal threats, and support active litigation. Your work will give you exposure to a broad range of legal issues while helping the business make informed decisions and address potential risk. What you’ll do as an Associate Corporate Counsel, General Litigation • Assess lawsuits, demand letters, customer complaints, and other actual or potential legal threats by gathering facts, analyzing issues, and supporting response strategies. • Draft and review court filings in partnership with outside counsel and support litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution. • Work with opposing counsel to help resolve disputes and legal threats when appropriate. • Partner with teams across the organization to identify potential litigation risks and help develop strategies to address exposure. • Represent the company in small claims court as needed. • Support investigations and responses to inquiries from regulators and Attorneys General offices related to customer complaints. • Provide practical and timely legal guidance on business issues, helping internal partners understand potential legal considerations and risk. What you’ll bring • At least 2 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably at a law firm; in-house experience is a plus. • A Juris Doctor Degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school with strong academic credentials. • Active membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for admission as in-house counsel in Massachusetts. • A practical approach to analyzing legal issues, assessing risk, and developing thoughtful solutions. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively with teammates and outside counsel. • The ability to build collaborative relationships with internal partners and communicate clear, actionable legal guidance. • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly. #LI-AI1 We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role. The US base salary range for this full-time position is 141,600.00 USD - 177,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator. The company allows users to enter daily and weekly fantasy sports–related contests and win money based on individual player performances in five major American sports, Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer, NASCAR auto racing, Canadian Football League, the XFL, mixed martial arts and Tennis. In August 2018, DraftKings launched DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey becoming the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state. Since launching in New Jersey, DraftKings has opened mobile sports betting operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and opened in New Hampshire December 30, 2019 after reaching contract with the New Hampshire Lottery. Retail sports betting is available in Iowa, Mississippi and New York. DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail sports betting products allow bettors in each state engage in betting for most major U.S. and international sports. As of April 2016, the majority of U.S. states consider fantasy sports a game of skill and not gambling. In November 2016, FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, reached an agreement to merge. However the merger was terminated in July 2017 due to it being blocked by the Federal Trade Commission as the combined company would have controlled a 90 percent of the market for daily fantasy sports. As of July 2017, DraftKings had eight million users.
Learn more about DraftKings
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
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