Public Policy Gaming Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Counsel with over 8 years of regulatory experience in the online or land-based gaming sector to join their practice in New York City, NY. The role involves advising clients and supporting partners and senior attorneys across various gaming-related areas, including sports wagering and fantasy sports, while navigating complex regulatory frameworks.

Duties

• Provide legal advisory services across all aspects of online gaming.
• Analyze product features and business models for legal compliance.
• Guide clients on licensing requirements and regulatory processes.
• Advise on multistate operational strategies and jurisdictional legality.
• Monitor developments in gaming laws and enforcement trends.
• Engage with emerging markets, offering practical advice.
• Collaborate on cross-disciplinary matters with various teams.
• Conduct business development and client outreach activities.
• Delegate tasks and manage junior attorneys.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in gaming, sports wagering, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage with novel product categories confidently.
• Proactive work style and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills with sophisticated clients.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.