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Project Specialist, Legal

Posted Sep 16
Full Time
Boston, Massachusetts

About DraftKings

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Project Specialist on our Legal Marketing team, you'll play a key role in enhancing efficiency and developing best-in-class processes at the crossroads of Legal, Marketing, Compliance, and Revenue Operations. In this role, you will oversee project management, create and maintain documentation, and develop a comprehensive knowledge management system. Your contributions will be essential in crafting marketing strategies that resonate with our audience while upholding our commitment to transparency and responsible gaming.

What you’ll do as a Project Specialist

  • Develop and drive business processes to streamline legal approvals for marketing materials and various operational workflows including billing and invoice reconciliation.

  • Use a data-first approach to create, measure, and track key performance indicators to quantify and improve the team’s operational performance.

  • Manage the workflow of the team’s review process & backlog, ensuring efficiency, prioritization, and adherence to deadlines.

  • Design and implement knowledge management systems to ensure information on legal standards and marketing compliance is readily available to various stakeholders and up to date.

  • Organize and maintain an accurate database of approved materials, providing clear version control and audit trails.

  • Partner with the Compliance team to stay abreast of changes in marketing and gaming law and regulatory requirements, updating processes as needed to maintain compliance.

  • Coordinate and liaise with regulators regarding marketing materials.

What you’ll bring

  • At least 2 years of project management experience is required; legal experience is preferred.

  • Track record of a practical business and solution-oriented approach to fixing issues.

  • Strong organization skills and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

  • Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with internal partners, excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and influencing skills, with a strong emphasis on articulating complex issues in a clear and actionable way.

  • Excellent attention to detail, good business judgment, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Experience in a highly regulated industry is a plus.

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Join Our Team

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. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US hourly rate for this full-time position is 44.62 USD - 55.77 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range 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. 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.