Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Paralegal
- Location: Boston, MA
- Employment Type: Full-time
About DraftKings
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. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
Responsibilities
As a Paralegal, you’ll provide critical support to our Commercial Transactions Legal Team as we help drive DraftKings’ continued growth across domestic and global markets. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll partner closely with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders to support commercial agreements, streamline legal operations, and build scalable processes that keep the business moving forward. You’ll play a key role in improving efficiency across the team by managing documentation, supporting transactions, and helping develop knowledge management systems that make legal resources more accessible and effective. Working alongside our Vice President & Associate General Counsel and broader Legal Team, you’ll contribute to high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
What you’ll do as a Paralegal
- 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.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of transactional paralegal experience; prior in-house experience at a public company is a plus.
- Strong business and solutions-oriented judgment with the ability to identify practical approaches to resolving issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong analytical and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve problems independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience using DocuSign, LinkSquares, or similar contract lifecycle management platforms is a plus, along with a passion for supporting a rapidly growing industry.
We Offer
- Competitive US hourly rate of 44.62 USD - 55.77 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Free access to wellbeing programs such as therapy sessions, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and more.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and workplace lactation support.
- Family planning benefits, including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments.
- Flexible PTO for employees in the United States.
- Pet insurance to help save on vet expenses.
- Gym reimbursement for eligible employees.
- Financial planning assistance, including 401(k) matching and programs like Origin Financial.
- Commuter benefits to help lower daily commute costs.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible team members.
About the Company
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.
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.
DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
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