Counsel Director, Legal and Business Affairs

About FanDuel

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network, and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with U.S. offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

The Position

Our roster has an opening with your name on it.

FanDuel is looking to add an In-House Counsel to our legal team with 8+ years of experience working at a nationally recognized law firm or in-house at an internet/technology company to oversee the drafting and negotiation of high-value commercial contracts, assist with day-to-day legal matters, and advise the business on marketing and intellectual property issues. Reporting to the SVP – Legal & Business Affairs, this position will support many of FanDuel’s business teams.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

The Game Plan

Everyone on our team has a part to play.

Independently draft and negotiate a high volume of complex commercial and general enterprise contracts including high-value agreements with vendors, sponsors, and marketing partners.

Provide well-reasoned advice to the business on contract negotiation and interpretation, and compliance with state and federal and intellectual property laws.

Advise the various business teams on the gaming regulatory requirements for vendors and partners.

Identify potential legal risks and develop creative strategies to mitigate risks.

Build close relationships with personnel at supported business operations and obtain and maintain a strong knowledge of the product and objectives of those operations.

Provide sound business judgment, confidence, a sense of ownership, drive, comfort making tough calls where the answer is not clear, and an aptitude to learn quickly the nuances of the internet, technology, and media businesses.

The Stats

What we’re looking for in our next teammate:

JD from a top-tier law school and member of at least one state bar

10+ years at a nationally recognized law firm or internet/technology company, with a focus on marketing and IP issues highly preferred

Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts

Passion to work hard in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication (written and verbal)

Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and resourceful

Player Benefits

We treat our team right.

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more – check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!” As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local, or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

The applicable salary range for this position is $180,000 – $225,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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