Associate Regulatory Attorney - Raleigh

North Carolina Education Lottery•Raleigh, NC

2d•$87,559 - $98,504•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has an early-career opportunity for an ambitious, curious attorney ready to do consequential work – advising investigators, influencing enforcement strategy, and helping build one of the Southeast's most dynamic regulatory bodies. North Carolina legalized sports wagering in 2023. What followed has been extraordinary: a brand-new regulatory framework, billions of dollars in legal wagers, and a legal landscape still being actively shaped. The attorneys building it are writing precedent, not following it. This role sits inside that story. You will be the legal voice inside an active enforcement and licensing division, working cases from intake to resolution and advising the investigators and compliance specialists who keep this industry honest. Under the direction of the Regulated Gaming Division's leadership team, this attorney provides day-to-day legal support across case review, enforcement, licensing, and rulemaking. You'll work closely with investigators, compliance specialists, and outside counsel – and you'll report directly to the Chief Regulatory Officer. This is not a role where legal work is siloed from the action. You'll be embedded in the regulatory process: reviewing evidence, developing enforcement theories, advising on licensing determinations, supporting compliance, and drafting the documents that define the agency's legal position. Veterans who meet the qualifications of this role are strongly encouraged to apply!

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably in administrative law, regulatory compliance, licensing, investigations, or government practice.
Working knowledge of administrative law and regulatory licensing, compliance, and enforcement frameworks.
Ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and legal precedents to fact patterns.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively to both legal and non-legal audiences.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise legal memoranda and summaries.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving priorities.
Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Juris-Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice law in the State of North Carolina, or if licensed in another state, eligible to obtain licensure via comity from the NC State Bar within one (1) year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal review of license applications, investigative files, and consumer complaint matters
Advise investigators on case development strategy and next steps
Identify legal risks and recommend enforcement courses of action
Determine whether matters warrant informal resolution or escalation
Research gaming statutes, administrative law, and regulatory requirements
Draft and review policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance
Advise staff on statutory and rule interpretation in daily operations
Support rulemaking through drafting and legal review
Monitor legal developments in gaming and administrative law
Evaluate case files and provide recommendations for disciplinary proceedings
Draft administrative filings and notices of hearing
Contribute legal analysis to settlement negotiations
Coordinate with outside counsel on contested matters and litigation support
Advise on approvals, denials, and other licensing actions
Collaborate across Licensing, Compliance, and Enforcement teams
Prepare interpretive letters and agency guidance on legal positions
Assist with public records requests and confidentiality review
Provide legal support to lottery operations, as assigned.