At DraftKings, we're inspired by our shared passion for developing creative solutions to complex challenges and empowering the people around us to do their best work. We are industry leaders in the digital entertainment and technology space and are propelled by constant curiosity and diverse perspectives.
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We’re searching for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our growing team of legal professionals here at DraftKings. In this role, you will own SEC periodic reports, securities, corporate governance, and equity compensation matters. You have outstanding core legal skills, balanced business and legal judgment, and a commitment to the growth and success of DraftKings. Sound good to you? Join us.
What you’ll do as a Senior Corporate Counsel:
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Assist in preparing the Company’s public disclosure documents, including SEC periodic reports such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy Statements, Section 16 filings, and other SEC-related documents.
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Work closely with senior leadership and investor relations regarding SEC periodic reports and participate in disclosure committee meetings.
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Assist with public company communications, including press releases and investor presentations.
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Assist with administration of the Company’s Insider Trading Policy, 10b5-1 plans, and related employee and director equity matters.
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Support public company secretarial function, including preparing materials for the Company’s board of directors and related committees.
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Support Internal Audit with SOX compliance matters.
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Assist with the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Support mergers and acquisitions activity and related commercial arrangements.
What you’ll bring:
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At least 5 years of relevant experience in securities and corporate governance matters, SEC periodic reports, and securities law compliance; in-house experience a plus.
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Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution with excellent academic credentials.
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Active member in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar, or ability to be admitted as in-house counsel in Massachusetts.
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Experience in the corporate securities practice of a law firm or at a publicly-traded company.
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Highly organized and able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Join Us!
Our teams are fueled by innovation. We are looking ahead, building what’s next, and continuously reinventing the industry. We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston, with teams around the world and an expanding global presence.
We strive to create a place where all feel safe, empowered, engaged, championed, and inspired. DraftKings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
Ready to build what’s next? Apply now.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $184,000.00 - $276,000.00, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and how that was determined during the hiring process.