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 Los Angeles, CA. 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 legal compliance.
• Engage with new and emerging verticals in adjacent or related markets.
• Assist in preparing regulatory filings and supporting documentation for client licensing processes.
• Support senior attorneys in advising clients on multistate operational strategies and jurisdictional issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-disciplinary matters, including transactional and litigation matters.
• Participate 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 California or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

The Los Angeles office of this premier, high-level finance firm splits its full-service practice into a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The firm offers an entrepreneurial, upbeat work environment and an opportunity to work with fun and interesting people. Candidates we have sent here return genuinely impressed with the firms attorneys overall competence. The firm offers top market pay, and not so coincidentally, associates often complain about high expectations for billable hours. The firm recently opened its first overseas office.