Public Policy Gaming Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 3-5 years of regulatory experience in the online or land-based gaming space to join their practice in New York City, NY. The successful candidate will support partners and senior attorneys in providing regulatory and compliance advice to leading gaming operators, technology providers, and innovators.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on state and federal gaming laws, regulations, and enforcement trends.
• Review and analyze proposed product features and business models for compliance with relevant laws.
• Engage with new and emerging verticals in adjacent or related markets.
• Assist in preparing regulatory filings and supporting documentation for client licensing and approval processes.
• Support senior attorneys in advising clients on multistate operational strategies and jurisdictional issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other practice groups on cross-disciplinary matters.
• Engage in client meetings, calls, and pitches.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in gaming, sports wagering, iGaming, fantasy sports, or related fields.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated, eager to learn, proactive, communicative, and creative.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office where you wish to be based (or ability to become admitted promptly).

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Membership in the State Bar.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and 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.