FanDuel is hiring a
Government Relations Director

Summary

Join FanDuel Group, a leading sports-tech entertainment company, as a Director for State Government Relations to advance public agenda in several states.

Requirements

• BA/BS required, JD preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of total public policy/state government experience
• Exceptional communication skills and experience advocating in front of policymakers
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply in writing and verbally for internal and external audiences
• Ability to quickly learn the complexities of a highly regulated industry, including tax policy, payment operations, market access, etc
• Experience building coalitions and working with industry stakeholders to develop consistent goals and strategies for passing legislation
• Intuitive grasp of political landscapes and the legislative process throughout the multiple states

Responsibilities

• Manage external lobbying and grassroots firms, associations, and other organizations for state policy issues
• Work with 3rd parties to develop FanDuel's legislative strategy and messaging on key policy issues
• Organize public affairs campaigns intended to advance FanDuel's legislative goals
• Regularly interface with internal business leaders, including external affairs and partnership, compliance, product, and commercial teams, to present information on the legislative state of play
• Advocate for FanDuel and our customers in front of policymakers and other key stakeholders within several states
• Responsible for interpreting gaming legislation and communicating business impacts with tight turn-around times

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws