3-5 years of experience in litigation or compliance, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Strong analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Proficient in project management and organizational skills.
Experience with interviewing and deposing individuals.
Familiarity with betting markets and related terminology.
Competency in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and league partners to enhance sports betting integrity systems.
Adapt integrity monitoring infrastructure for sports prediction markets with the analytics team.
Support policy development related to integrity efforts and compliance with laws and regulations.
Provide legal and regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders.
Develop and administer Gaming Policy training and awareness programs.
Assist in investigations of potential Gaming Policy violations.
Collaborate on league marketing rules related to sports betting and prediction markets.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Fertility and family-forming assistance.
Wellbeing allowance and educational assistance.
Mental health coaching and therapy.
401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
Generous time off including vacation, sick time, and personal days.
Full Job Description
WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
Position Summary
This role will assist with and manage compliance, business, and integrity matters relating to sports betting and prediction markets, including enforcement of the NBA Gaming Policy. Reporting to the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, League Governance & Policy, core responsibilities include: managing and enhancing integrity systems and protections, including via coordination with league partners; managing ongoing Gaming Policy training and awareness efforts; providing legal and regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders; and supporting investigations into potential Gaming Policy violations.
Major Responsibilities
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and league partners to administer and enhance existing sports betting integrity infrastructure.
Adapt and expand existing integrity monitoring infrastructure to address sports prediction markets, including working with internal analytics team to develop and refine a comprehensive monitoring platform.
Support work on policies applicable to these integrity efforts, including NBA rules and relevant laws and regulations (federal, state, and international).
Provide legal and regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders.
Assist in developing and administering Gaming Policy training, education, and awareness programs for the league office and across all leagues and teams.
Support investigations into potential Gaming Policy violations.
Work with internal stakeholders on development and administration of league marketing rules and guidelines relating to sports betting and prediction markets.
Handle special projects as needed.
Required Education/Professional Experience
Juris doctor degree and bar admission.
Three to five years of law firm or in-house legal department experience in a litigation or compliance role.
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes
Excellent analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience interviewing/deposing individuals.
Skilled at analyzing numbers and data; Microsoft Excel competency a plus.
Understanding of betting markets and related terminology.
Salary Range:
$200,000-$245,000
Job Posting Title: Senior Director
Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.
About National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams. It is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, and is widely considered to be the premier men's professional basketball league in the world. The NBA was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in New York City. The league's revenue comes from ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorships, and media rights. The NBA has a global following and is broadcast in over 215 countries and territories.
