FanDuel · 1 week ago
Employment Counsel Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$126K/yr - $158K/yr
3+ years expFanDuel is a premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada, looking to add an In-House Counsel to their legal team. The role involves providing legal support for all labor and employment matters, guiding HR and business partners, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal guidance to colleagues in Human Resources and other key business partners regarding all substantive employment law areas as directed by the Senior Director – Labor and Employment
Assist with providing employment legal advice in a broad range of employment related matters, including employee relations, leaves, accommodations, wage and hour, immigration, and protective covenants
Draft and counsel on employment-related documents, including contracts, offer letters, agreements and
Keep abreast of and address compliance and issues of interpretation under federal, state and local employment laws including the Age Discrimination In Employment Act, Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, and Paid Leave
Assist with employment law-related projects, including process reviews, new policy creation and implementation, and creation and delivery of training programs
Provide support on employment-related pre-litigation and litigation Oversee outside counsel as needed. Pitch in as needed on non-employment related litigation matters
Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government oversight activities relating to employment issues and provide proactive, strategic advice to the relevant partners
Maintain and keep up-to-date expert knowledge of employment laws, regulations, pending legislation and
Build close relationships with personnel at supported business
Provide sound business judgment, confidence, a sense of ownership, drive, comfort making tough calls where the answer is not clear, and an aptitude to learn quickly the nuances of the internet, technology and media businesses
Qualification
Required
JD from a top tier law school
Minimum of 3 years of labor and employment experience at a nationally-recognized law firm or internet/technology company
Experience providing employment legal advice and litigating employment matters
Passion to work hard in a fast-paced, start-up environment
Excellent communication (written and verbal)
Detail-oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays if necessary
Preferred
California experience a plus
Knowledge of sports and/or experience working within a heavily regulated industry is a plus
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
A 401(k) matching program
Paid personal time off
14 paid company holidays
Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws
Company
FanDuel
FanDuel is a gaming company that offers sportsbook, daily fantasy sports, horse racing, and online casino games.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$416.2MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsShamrock Capital AdvisorsComcast Ventures
2020-12-03Acquired
2017-09-12Series E
2016-09-14Convertible Note· $55M
Leadership Team
Josh Ives
SVP Customer Experience Operations
Caralyn Cooley
Chief People Officer
Recent News
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