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DraftKings Inc.

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2012

🎮 Gaming

⚽ Sports

👥 B2C

Gaming • Sports • B2C

DraftKings Inc. is a global company known for providing innovative products and experiences primarily in the sports betting and fantasy sports sectors. The company boasts a strong presence across multiple countries, aiming to deliver exceptional customer moments and overcoming challenges through teamwork and persistence. At DraftKings, innovation in engineering, analytics, and product development is key, with a focus on creating unforgettable customer experiences in sportsbook and casino operations. The company emphasizes a dynamic work culture, inclusion, equity, and global collaboration within its diverse teams.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary legal partner supporting DKeX and related regulated exchange and clearing initiatives. • Advise business stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues arising under the Commodity Exchange Act and Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations. • Draft, review, and maintain exchange rule, policies, governance materials, and other legal documentation supporting the operation and evolution of regulated market infrastructure. • Provide legal guidance on regulatory filings, rule submissions, and other matters supporting the ongoing operation of DKeX and related regulated exchange and clearing initiatives. • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Market Operations, Compliance, Finance, Information Technology, and other cross-functional teams to support the development, launch, and operation of regulated products and services. • Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments affecting derivatives markets and advise internal stakeholders on emerging legal risks, obligations, and opportunities. • Manage outside counsel and coordinate legal support across specialized regulatory matters when appropriate. • Develop practical legal guidance, scalable processes, and internal resources that empower business teams to make informed decisions while maintaining compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution with excellent academic credentials. • At least five years of legal experience, ideally a mix of law firm, in-house, or government/regulatory experience. • Experience advising clients on financial services regulation, derivatives markets, exchange regulation, or other highly regulated industries. • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex regulatory frameworks and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain sophisticated legal concepts to technical and non-legal audiences. • Curiosity, sound judgment, and a thoughtful approach to solving novel legal and regulatory challenges. • A collaborative mindset, strong sense of ownership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting innovative products. • Experience advising a Designated Contract Market, Derivatives Clearing Organization, futures commission merchant, broker-dealer, exchange, or financial regulatory agency is preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• bonus • equity • benefits as applicable