Counsel

Novig•New York City, NY

11h•$160,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

About Novig Novig is building America's #1 Sports Trading App. Founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah, we are the only platform to offer commission-free exchange on sports. We deliver better pricing, full transparency and a more efficient market structure for users by eliminating the traditional sportsbook model. Backed by the best - Novig has raised tens of millions of dollars from some of Silicon Valley’s top investors including Forerunner, YC, NFX, Paul Graham, and Joe Montana. Who we are We’re here to fix a rigged system where the house sets the rules and always wins. Novig is the future of sports markets. It’s a sports trading app built to be a fair and transparent alternative to traditional sportsbooks. We put users first.

Requirements

JD required
Licensed to practice in New York with superior academic credentials
4+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
Experience with data privacy laws and regulations
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex deal structures independently
Superb business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical advice.
Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task and understand and manage shifting priorities and multiple projects.
Exceptional communication, analytical and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior start-up, sportsbook, or prediction market experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, licensing/marketing agreements, and SAAS agreements.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders across multiple functions to understand business objectives while assessing legal and regulatory risks.
Assist in matters related to corporate governance.
Provide strategic advice on existing and contemplated commercial agreements, and identify key risk and non-risk factors.
Develop and maintain scalable contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to support multiple functions in the Company.
Develop and continuously improve contract lifecycle management processes.
Proactively monitor and analyze new statutes, regulations, case law, and regulatory guidance to ensure the organization remains compliant and strategically aligned with evolving legal standards.