Counsel Manager - Regulatory Engagement & Strategy

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey, Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, 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 ROSTER

At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION

Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel Group is looking to add to its legal team a Counsel for the Regulatory group with 5+ years of legal experience to provide regulatory guidance, and manage investigations and regulatory engagement in this exciting, expanding field. This role follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

THE GAME PLAN

Everyone on our team has a part to play

This position will work with a fantastic team of legal and regulatory professionals working to engage FanDuel’s regulators for all products across the United States and Canada and assist with FanDuel’s continued innovation of those products. Reporting to the Director of FanDuel’s Regulatory Engagement & Strategy Group, this role will join a sophisticated team of legal and regulatory experts and:

• Provide legal analysis and regulatory guidance to internal FanDuel team members regarding state regulatory requirements for FanDuel’s products and third-party subpoena requests;
• Manage internal investigations regarding areas of regulatory interest;
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across FanDuel’s business lines to address potential regulatory issues proactively;
• Engage in close partnership with the product advisory team and the risk & compliance team to enable seamless integration of all relevant regulatory obligations, transparency, and controls;
• Assist with company integration of regulatory compliance software which tracks state regulatory requirements for FanDuel’s products; and
• Assist with FanDuel’s engagement and relationship with regulators and Market Access Partners in states where FanDuel has launched and is actively regulated.

THE STATS

What we're looking for in our next teammate

• J.D. from a top law school and member in good standing of at least one state bar;
• 5+ years of total legal experience, preferably including in-house experience in a highly regulated industry or at high-growth technology company;
• Experience with conducting internal investigations;
• Experience with developing new processes and procedures, data analytics, and reporting to senior business leaders;
• Strong aptitude for legal research, problem-solving, policy analysis, and advocacy, preferably in an evolving or new area of the law;
• Excellent verbal, written, and strategic communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively across external and internal stakeholders;
• Experience providing legal guidance and counsel on subpoena compliance;
• Experience with conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions; and
• Experience engaging and advocating with regulators.

Once hired, the Counsel for Regulatory may be required to obtain state gaming licenses from various jurisdictions in order to represent FanDuel before regulators.

PLAYER BENEFITS

We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!” 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 another 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. We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!

The applicable salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 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.

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