Legal Operations Manager

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THE POSITION
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This role is a key member of FanDuel’s dynamic Legal Operations team, which supports process improvement, operational excellence, and innovation across the Legal and Compliance organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in outside counsel management, the Brightflag eBilling platform, and matter management, combined with the strategic vision to lead and continuously enhance our outside counsel management program.

As a critical cross-functional partner, this role collaborates closely with outside counsel, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and Legal leadership, requiring exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. The Manager will lead the active management of outside counsel performance and spend, including rate benchmarking, law firm evaluation metrics, and budgeting and forecasting.

A strong foundation in data analysis is essential to identify trends, uncover savings opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Experience within the internet, technology, or media industries, or with clients in those sectors, is highly desirable. Above all, success in this role requires superior analytical, strategic, and communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic. The Manager will play a pivotal role in setting and driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of partnership and continuous improvement within the Legal organization and across FanDuel.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Drive forward the execution of outside counsel management strategy, aligning on billing guidelines, rate structures and performance metrics
• Shape and evolve the development of the 1-3 year strategy for outside counsel management and operational transformation within Legal Operations
• Participate in and project manage the strategic planning and budgeting processes for outside counsel spend, driving accountability and alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Partner with stakeholders to support firm relationship governance, promoting best practices, cost transparency and partnership value.
• Conduct spend benchmarking and market analysis to inform rate negotiations and educate our matter leads.
• Oversee reporting and analytics within Brightflag to deliver actionable spend insights and business intelligence to Legal leadership.
• Manage invoice review, approval workflows, accruals, and budgeting processes to ensure compliance with billing guidelines and financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Procurement and Accounts Payable stakeholders to enhance system capabilities and data integrity.
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FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com .

The applicable salary range for this position is $94,000 - $118,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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