Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, Privacy and Product

Company: BetMGM
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

About UsWe are BetMGM. We are revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States. We are a partnership between two powerhouse organizations-MGM Resorts International and Entain Group. You know our name through our exciting portfolio of brands including BetMGM Sportsbook, Borgata online, Party Casino and Party Poker. We aim to bring our ideas into action and find ways to deliver the best quality in gaming platforms.We understand that each card in the deck plays a unique role in any given hand, just as our employees each play a unique role in accomplishing our goals as a company. We strive to create a culture of empathy where our employees feel valued, heard, and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We want to build a product and a workplace that reflect the communities we serve so we approach our work fearlessly, take responsibility when we get it wrong, and ante-up again. We play to win, and we are all-in together.We were recognized as one of Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work".About the RoleBetMGM is looking for our next Senior Legal Counsel to support our commercial, privacy, product, corporate development, and business strategy needs. This role will play a pivotal role on our dynamic legal team.Responsibilities

• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates key, high value commercial contracts, including business development, technology, data protection, AI, and privacy agreements and legal risk management including advising on information security controls, negotiating DPAs and SCCs.
• Adopts a collaborative business-partnering approach to lead negotiations with partners, suppliers, and affiliates across different functions.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the personal data BetMGM collects, uses and stores and assesses risk mitigation efforts to advise the business accordingly.
• Proactively advises and identifies legal risks arising from potential or existing commercial relationships and emerging privacy-related laws and regulations in the United States and Canada.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of state, federal, and global privacy laws, including but not limited to monitoring developments related to GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, and other emerging state privacy regulation and/or sector-specific frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GLBA, COPPA).
• Manages outside counsel to address issues relevant to privacy-related laws and regulations.
• Reviews products, features, platforms and initiatives to provide practical legal risk mitigation strategies for products across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provides and coordinates legal advice across complex and multifaceted legal issues such as data protection and privacy, data governance, consumer protection, e-commerce, payments, finance, corporate transactions, artificial intelligence, information integrity, and other legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to BetMGM's products.
• Supports commercial transactions by advising the business regarding privacy diligence while partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals in a collaborative environment (compliance, IT, product, finance, business development, technology, and corporate matters).
• Inspires confidence in business clients by consistently providing well-reasoned legal advice and practical solutions to complex issues.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and takes ownership of complex projects with minimal supervision while demonstrating sound judgment and superior decision-making, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills; meets prescribed deadlines.
• Exhibits the utmost professionalism in all settings; capable of deploying strong advocacy skills in a tactful and effective manner.
• Consistently produces excellent work product.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, internal clients, and external business partners.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and demonstrates the utmost integrity in all settings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Associate General Counsel, Corporate Transactions, Strategy & Technology, Deputy General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer.Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor Degree
  • Minimum of five (5) years of combined, relevant experience in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments. 7+ years experience and prior in-house experience preferred.
  • Experience in gaming or other highly regulated industries a plus.
  • Admission to practice law in a U.S. State and eligible to practice law in New Jersey as in-house counsel.
  • Gaming license registration as required by applicable jurisdictions.
  • CIPP/US or CIPP/C certification preferred.
  • Experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, including advising on and drafting privacy and data security requirements in commercial transactions required.
  • Corporate transaction, finance, or payment experience preferred.
  • Experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to clients on various legal risks and obligations under privacy and data security laws in the United States, Canada, and globally required.
  • Proven background advising on and managing internal policies and procedures on data use, security, and privacy.
  • Substantive knowledge and understanding of legal strategies and principles related to contract drafting and negotiating; ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to legal issues; ability to perform legal research, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations
  • Fluency translating legal advice into actionable guidance for innovative product, information security, and business teams. Product counseling experience is a plus.
  • Experience driving, prioritizing, and effectively managing cross-functional initiatives, and an ability to both work independently and with large multi-stakeholder teams.
  • Basic proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated and self-directed and able to work without direct supervision on assigned projects and tasks
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Must be able to stand or sit and operate computers and other technological devices for extended periods of timeThe annual salary range for this position is $147,280 to $193,305. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for participation in a performance-based bonus plan.Gaming Compliance & Licensing RequirementsAs an online gaming company, BetMGM is required to comply with state gaming regulations which includes licensing obligations. Applicable employees must be licensed by at least one jurisdictional agency, although certain positions require licensing by multiple agencies. Failure to become licensed or maintain licensure with each agency as required for the role may result in termination of employment. Please note that the licensing process includes comprehensive background checks which may include a review of criminal records, financial history, and personal background verification.In addition, candidates must comply with and support the company's responsible gambling policies, procedures and initiatives.About Our CultureBuilding BetMGM from the ground up takes effort, energy, and teamwork, but that's what will make leading this industry all the more satisfying. We stay focused on our main goal with the help of these four company pillars:Believe in Your Game - Take your shot! There's a freedom to explore ideas usually only start-ups are lucky enough to experience.Backed by the Best - With our expertise-merged with that of our world-class investors-we have the opportunity to take this business, and ourselves, farther than anyone has ever imagined.Do What's Right - We operate with clarity and simplicity, always doing the right thing by our customers and each other, standing shoulder to shoulder every day.Hustle Hard - Our combined commitment and ambition is what drives us to create some of the most innovative products in the industry.What We OfferAs a valued employee, we're committed to giving you the resources and support you need. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Resource Groups and more!Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus.BetMGM LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. As an organization, we are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a discrimination-free work environment, and fostering a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.We understand that each card in the deck plays a unique role in any given hand, just as our employees each play a unique role in accomplishing our company goals. So, we are committed to an inclusive culture for all and empowering our employees to thrive in meaningful careers. At BetMGM, we play to win, and we are "all in" together. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you've got what it takes, we'd love to learn more about you.If you need assistance or accommodation with your application due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@betmgm.com.This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of duties a person in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.#LI-REMOTE #LI-FE1

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