Senior Corporate Counsel, General Litigation & Global Risk

DraftKings; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings is seeking a Corporate Counsel, General Litigation to shape how we navigate disputes and manage litigation risk across the business. You will partner with teams to assess disputes, develop strategies, and provide practical legal guidance on matters with domestic and global impact.

In this role, you’ll respond to emerging threats, draft filings with outside counsel, negotiate settlements when appropriate, and help teams identify and address potential exposure.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited school.
• Active Massachusetts Bar membership or eligibility as in-house counsel.
• Business-minded approach to evaluating issues and risk.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assess lawsuits, demand letters, customer complaints, and other legal threats; analyze exposure and respond.
• Draft and review court filings with outside counsel; guide litigation strategy from start to finish.
• Negotiate directly with opposing counsel to resolve disputes when appropriate.
• Partner with teams to proactively identify litigation risks and develop strategies.
• Represent the company in small claims court as needed.
• Investigate and respond to regulator inquiries related to customer complaints.
• Provide practical legal guidance on emerging business issues.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Analytical

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

DraftKings is seeking a Corporate Counsel, General Litigation to shape how we navigate disputes and manage litigation risk across the business. You will partner with teams to assess disputes, develop strategies, and provide practical legal guidance on matters with domestic and global impact.

In this role, you’ll respond to emerging threats, draft filings with outside counsel, negotiate settlements when appropriate, and help teams identify and address potential exposure.