Corporate Counsel, Commercial Transactions

Job Summary

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including marketing, SaaS, advertising, vendor, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Drive contract negotiations from initial intake through execution, aligning stakeholders and resolving complex legal and business issues.
• Advise business teams on legal and operational risks, delivering clear, actionable guidance that supports informed decision‑making.
• Partner cross‑functionally to structure deals, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, including due diligence and post‑acquisition integration efforts.
• Enhance and scale contracting processes by refining templates, playbooks, and internal workflows.
• Collaborate with legal teammates to coordinate input across specialized areas and ensure consistent, high‑quality legal support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• At least 4 years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Active membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar or the ability to be admitted as in‑house counsel in Massachusetts.
• Proven ability to independently assess risk and provide clear, business‑focused legal guidance in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience leading contract discussions and driving agreements to resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively across functions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high‑impact matters simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the gaming industry and working with advertising agreements is strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $160,800.00 – $201,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.

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. We will guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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.

About DraftKings

DraftKings, Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company headquartered in Boston with offices around the globe. We believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment.