Corporate Counsel, General Litigation
DraftKings is looking for a Corporate Counsel, General Litigation to help shape how the company navigates complex legal matters and manages litigation risk across the business. This role involves partnering with teams across the organisation to assess disputes, develop strategies, and provide practical legal guidance on matters with domestic and global impact.
This position plays a central role in protecting the business while helping internal teams make informed decisions. The successful candidate will manage active litigation and respond to emerging legal threats, ensuring the company remains well-positioned as it continues to grow.
- Assess lawsuits, demand letters, customer complaints, and other actual or potential legal threats by gathering facts, analysing exposure, and developing response strategies.
- Draft and review court filings in partnership with outside counsel and help guide litigation strategy from initial assessment through resolution.
- Negotiate directly with opposing counsel to resolve disputes and legal threats when appropriate.
- Partner with teams across the organisation to proactively identify litigation risks and develop strategies to address potential exposure.
- Represent the company in small claims court as needed.
- Investigate and respond to inquiries from regulators and Attorneys General offices related to customer complaints.
- Provide practical, timely legal guidance on emerging business issues and help internal partners understand and evaluate potential legal exposure.
- At least 5 years of relevant litigation experience at a law firm (required).
- In-house experience (preferred).
- 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, business-minded approach to evaluating legal issues, managing risk, and developing solutions (required).
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively as part of a team (required).
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal partners and influence stakeholders through sound legal judgment and clear, actionable guidance (required).
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly (required).
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Wellbeing program including free therapy sessions, employee assistance programmes, virtual yoga, and access to the Calm App.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and workplace lactation support.
- Care.com partnership for care finding and backup childcare.
- Family planning benefits including support for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments.
- Flexible PTO for US employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Financial planning support including 401(k) matching and Origin Financial programmes.
- Commuter benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement programme.
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.