At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?
PrizePicks is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel — Public Affairs to help support the PrizePicks legal department by providing advice and counseling to management, the SVP Legal & Compliance, Public Affairs, and Compliance on a broad range of issues including: government affairs, regulatory affairs, legislative drafting and analysis, gaming law, political activity, coalition strategy, and competition. This position will also assist in general legal research and advice to business departments in the company.
What you’ll do:- Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a variety of gaming law issues, including but not limited to state and federal laws and regulations governing fantasy sports, sports betting, and broader gaming activities.
- Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to the SVP Legal & Compliance and Executive Leadership Team on emerging legal trends, regulatory risks, and opportunities related to gaming law and public policy.
- Provide day-to-day legal counsel and leadership to the Public Affairs team, who will be the primary “client” for this position.
- Direct and manage the Company’s global regulatory counsel network.
- Develop and execute comprehensive legislative advocacy strategies to support the Company's objectives and protect its interests.
- Draft legislative language, amendments, position papers, and testimony for presentation to lawmakers and committees.
- Represent the Company directly or indirectly through industry associations in meetings with legislators, legislative staff, and policymakers.
- Testify as needed in legislative and regulatory hearings.
- Proactively monitor and analyze proposed legislation at federal, state, and local levels related to gaming, advertising, consumer protection, and technology, assessing potential impact on Company operations.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Product, and other internal teams to ensure that RG, AML and KYC policies and procedures meet evolving gaming and financial regulations.
- Provide cross-functional advice to the licensing and gaming regulatory compliance functions, including future expansion priorities and scoping
- Assist with general legal matters as directed by the SVP of Legal & Compliance.
- 5-9 years of legal experience in gaming or gaming-adjacent law.
- Having a background and/or working knowledge of the DFS industry.
- Prior experience preferred in working for or managing outside counsel from large, national law firms.
- Prior Experience working with corporate Public Affairs departments.
- Strong team player confident in working with others in cross-functional capacities and comfortable reporting to executive-level supervisors.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law in at least one state of the United States of America.
- Residence in the United States.
- Willingness to travel to state capitols, gaming conferences, and Company headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as needed.
- While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates. #LI-Remote
The typical salary range for this position is $170,000 to $195,000. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you'll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will be happy to chat more about the specific pay range for your location and how we arrived at it during the hiring process.
This application period will remain open for 30 days. We’re committed to finding the best candidate, so this date may be adjusted, and any changes will be reflected in this posting.
Date Posted: 07/17/2025
In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks:
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Annual bonus
- Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
- Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
- Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
- Company-wide in-person events and team outings
- Lifestyle enhancement program
- Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
- Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development
You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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