Counsel Manager

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 Regulatory Engagement with 3+ years of legal experience to manage investigations, enforcement actions, and engage with regulators in this exciting, expanding field.

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

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

• Manage investigations involving regulatory inquiries, incidents, and escalated customer complaints regarding responsible gaming, integrity, fraud and payments, marketing, risk and trading, player account management, and other areas of regulatory interest;
• Own all necessary documentation, auditing, controls, metrics, and reporting related to these matters;
• Partner with internal operations teams to enable seamless integration of all relevant regulatory obligations, transparency, and controls;
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across FanDuel’s business lines for horizon scanning and to address potential regulatory issues proactively;
• Assist with FanDuel’s engagement and relationship with regulators and Market Access Partners in states where FanDuel operates regulated products;
• Provide legal analysis and regulatory guidance to internal FanDuel team members regarding state regulatory requirements for FanDuel’s products, third-party subpoena requests, search warrants, garnishments, and liens.

 

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• JD from a top law school and member in good standing of at least one state bar;
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, primarily focused on investigations or regulatory enforcement;
• Experience engaging and advocating with regulators, including with mandatory reporting requirements, with prior gaming experience a plus;
• 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;
• Strong work ethic and commitment to being an exceptional team player who rolls up their sleeves; and
• Desire to work hard in a fast-paced, start-up environment, where thinking outside the box is encouraged.

What would make our next teammate an all-star

• In-house experience in a highly regulated industry or at high-growth technology company;
• Experience with developing new processes and procedures, data analytics, and reporting to senior business leaders.

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

 

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 US 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).

 

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.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.

The applicable salary range for this position is  $126,000 - $158,000 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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