Associate Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Rush Street Interactive as an Associate Legal Counsel to manage litigation and regulatory matters, focusing on unfair competition, deceptive trade practices, false advertising, privacy, and intellectual property law. You will conduct legal research, draft legal documents, review contracts, advise clients on competition-related issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This remote role, preferably based in Chicago, requires 2+ years of litigation experience and a law degree from an accredited institution. You will need exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, along with experience in motion drafting and discovery responses. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in litigation, with a focus on one or more of the following areas—unfair competition, deceptive trade practices, false advertising, privacy and/or intellectual property law
• A law degree from an accredited institution
• Must be licensed to practice in one or more US jurisdiction
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience in litigation, including motion drafting and discovery responses
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with our legal team on larger matters
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of competition, consumer protection, advertising, and/or intellectual property laws and regulations
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to clients clearly
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner, along with a commitment to provide clients with high-quality services
• Must have capability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing litigation and regulatory matters related to unfair competition, marketing, consumer protection and intellectual property laws
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, subpoenas, and legal memoranda
• Provide legal review of contracts, compliance documents, and other legal agreements with a focus on marketing, consumer protection, and intellectual property laws
• Advise clients on competition-related issues including advertising, and unfair trade practices, and consumer disputes
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business objectives while offering clear, practical legal guidance
• Monitor and interpret legal developments in competition and consumer protection laws and communicate key updates to legal team and clients/stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders through effective communication and a solution-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with legal technology tools and case management software is a plus
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus but is not required

Benefits

• Discretionary annual company bonus (Eligibility Varies by Role)
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4%
• Comprehensive medical coverage (HSA & FSA plans), dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (Eligibility Varies by Role)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)