Legal Operations Manager

ABOUT FANDUEL GROUP

There are more ways to win, here at FanDuel. We’re willing to bet on it.

THE ROSTER…

At FanDuel Group, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports, and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creative professionals to cutting-edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best-in-class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

WHO WE ARE…

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland.

Its network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.

THE POSITION: 
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

This position will be a vital member of a fantastic team of legal operations professionals in FanDuel’s Legal Strategy and Operations team. The role will report to the Legal Strategy and Operations Director and will be initially tasked to establish our Legal Service Supplier program. This role will primarily lead our e-billing function and manage outside counsel engagement, including RFPs, rate negotiations, and outside counsel guideline enforcement. As the Legal Strategy and Ops team grows, the Legal Operations Manager will be a critical player in future operational enhancements.  

The ideal candidate for this role has worked in Legal Operations within a highly regulated industry and has experience with e-billing and working with law firms. Experience working for an internet, technology, and/or media company, or with such companies, is a plus. That said, superior analytical, strategic, communication, and interpersonal skills are of paramount importance, as are a strong work ethic, attention to detail, a commitment to being a team player, and an aptitude to learn quickly the nuances of the internet, technology, and media businesses.

THE GAME PLAN:
Everyone on our team has a part to play

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Work with the procurement, finance, payment, and Legal, Risk and Compliance teams throughout the organization to manage the department’s Legal Service Supplier Program.
• Manage all billing-related activities, including vendor communication and performance evaluation, rate negotiations and annual review meetings, metrics and reporting, and market benchmark analysis.
• Act as a eBilling system admin and subject matter expert and answer questions and/or provide solutions to software challenges; enable accurate matter set up with an eye on automation.
• Establish effective lines of communication with panel firms and enforce outside counsel guidelines.
• Prepare and design various reports and analyses, evaluate key performance indicators, and make recommendations based on analysis
• Document and update Outside Counsel Guidelines and company billing protocols as needed

THE STATS:
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• 5-7+ years working in a highly regulated industry.
• 3-5+ years working in a corporate legal department and/or legal operations
• Experience working with matter management systems (e.g. Brightflag, CounselLink, TeamConnect)
• Demonstrated aptitude for applying critical thinking to execution, including process improvement identification and design, change management, and process implementation
• Effective writing and presentation skills, ability to communicate clearly and efficiently
• Past supervisory experience, including training staff and aiding in development
• Ability to show initiative and to perform in a multi-task environment
• A passion for working hard in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Possess a strong bias for action and can work independently
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive
• An exceptional team builder and team player, with a desire to be a leader within FanDuel

PLAYER CONTRACT:
We treat our team right

• From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:
  An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
• Flexible vacation allowance to let you refuel
• Hall of Fame benefit programs and platforms

FanDuel Group is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!”  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.  We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance.  Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes our company stronger and more competitive as One Team! 

The applicable salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation.

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