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DraftKings

Corporate Counsel, Prediction Markets

RemoteUnited States only
Published
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Company size
Enterprise
$160.8k–$201k/yr
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No BS summary

US-based corporate counsel (JD) with 5+ years experience advising on financial services/derivatives/exchange regulation. Must be able to advise under the Commodity Exchange Act/CFTC, draft exchange rules/policies, and partner with product/engineering/compliance. Remote (US) — will require gaming license where applicable.

Core skills

exchange rule draftingCFTC/derivatives regulationExchange regulation

Required skills

Commodity Exchange ActCFTC regulationsregulatory filingslegal documentationcontract lawexchange rules draftingcontract reviewmanaging outside counselDerivatives/clearing regulation

Optional skills

experience advising a Designated Contract Marketexperience advising a Derivatives Clearing Organizationexperience with futures commission merchant or broker-dealerexperience at a financial regulatory agency

What you'll do

  • 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.

What they require

  • 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.
  • Preferred: Experience advising a Designated Contract Market, Derivatives Clearing Organization, futures commission merchant, broker-dealer, exchange, or financial regulatory agency.

Benefits

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits as applicable
  • gaming license assistance (employer will guide through process if relevant)

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment.

🇺🇸 United StatesGamingEnterprisedraftkings.com
$160.8k–$201k/yr