Associate Corporate Counsel, General Litigation
As an Associate Corporate Counsel, General Litigation, you’ll help DraftKings' 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.
- Assess lawsuits, demand letters, customer complaints, and other actual or potential legal threats by gathering facts, analysing 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 organisation 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.
- At least 2 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably at a law firm; in-house experience is a plus (required)
- A Juris Doctor Degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school with strong academic credentials (required)
- Active membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for admission as in-house counsel in Massachusetts (required)
- A practical approach to analysing legal issues, assessing risk, and developing thoughtful solutions (required)
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively with teammates and outside counsel (required)
- The ability to build collaborative relationships with internal partners and communicate clear, actionable legal guidance (required)
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly (required)
- US base salary range for this full-time position is 141,600.00 USD - 177,000.00 USD
- Bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable
- Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision
- Wellbeing program including free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and workplace lactation support
- Partnership with Care.com for care finder and backup childcare for U.S. employees
- Family planning benefits for adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning needs
- Flexible PTO for employees in the United States
- Pet insurance to help save on vet expenses
- Gym reimbursement for part of gym membership once enrolled in a health insurance plan
- Financial planning including 401(k) matching and programs such as Origin Financial
- Commuter benefits to help lower costs on daily commutes
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for educational courses related to their positions or another position at DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. is a leading American digital sports entertainment and gaming company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, it started in daily fantasy sports and has grown into one of the largest US online sportsbook and iGaming operators. The company offers mobile sports betting, online casino and daily fantasy contests across regulated North American markets. DraftKings is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange and employs several thousand people.