Paralegal, Commercial Transactions

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 Paralegal, you’ll provide best-in-class support to our Commercial Transactions Legal group. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll work cross-functionally to support domestic and global transactions, enhance efficiency, maintain documentation, contribute legal input, and help develop a comprehensive knowledge management system. You’ll work closely with our Vice President & Associate General Counsel and other attorneys, bringing strong core skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to DraftKings’ growth and success.

What you’ll do as a Paralegal, Commercial Transactions

• Support DraftKings’ commercial transactions, including assisting with the drafting and negotiation of agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, promotion terms, and contest rules.

• Assist with our insurance function, including preparing coverage applications and related schedules or supplements.

• Facilitate and oversee the agreement execution process.

• Act as an operations specialist to help keep the Commercial Transactions team organized and running efficiently.

• Design and implement knowledge management systems to ensure legal standards are easily accessible and up to date for stakeholders.

• Maintain an accurate database of approved agreement templates, clauses, and intake questionnaires, ensuring version control and audit trails.

• Organize and store executed commercial agreements for easy retrieval.

• Support additional projects and tasks, as assigned.

 

What you’ll bring   

• 4+ years of relevant transactional paralegal experience; in-house public company experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated business- and solutions-oriented approach to resolving issues, with sound judgment and keen attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and analytical abilities.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, developing positive relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Highly organized self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment with shifting priorities.

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines, navigating ambiguity and conflicting priorities with a problem-solving mindset.

• Positive, adaptable attitude and a passion for supporting growing industries.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with DocuSign and LinkSquares (or similar CLM systems) is a plus.

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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 ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates 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 pay 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.