General Counsel

Connecticut Lottery Corporation • Wallingford, CT

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is seeking an accomplished, strategic, and collaborative General Counsel to join its executive leadership team. This role involves serving as the organization's chief legal advisor and a trusted partner to the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team. The General Counsel will help guide strategy, strengthen governance, manage legal risk, and uphold the integrity and public trust of the CLC. The CLC is a purpose-driven organization that generates significant revenue for state programs through lottery and sports betting sales, with nearly 140 employees and over 2,800 retail partners. They are looking for leaders who are innovative, collaborative, and eager to shape the future.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the State of Connecticut
• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience representing corporate entities in the private and/or public sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement law, public-sector contracting, and competitive solicitation processes (RFP/RFQ)
• Knowledge of the practice of law, including business and administrative law; ability to research, analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles to complex legal or factual issues
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and the legislative process
• Ability to analyze legal issues and make persuasive, practical recommendations that support business objectives while managing risk
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to timely and effective completion of assignments
• Excellent interpersonal, consensus-building, negotiation, and consultative skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, Board members, regulators, and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Significant in-house or senior legal leadership experience preferred
• General Counsel experience preferred
• Knowledge of internet e-commerce, digital platforms, and gaming law is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provides counsel to the Corporation and executive leadership on all legal matters including, but not limited to, contract law, gaming, e-commerce, compliance, employment, intellectual property, FOIA, tribal law, administrative law, ethics, and procurement law.
• Advises the Corporation in the formulation and legal implications of policies, procedures, regulations, and strategic initiatives; interprets pertinent laws and ensures compliance with all legal standards while balancing operational, reputational, and enterprise risk considerations.
• Directs and supervises the legal affairs of the Corporation and the work of in-house legal staff; oversees compliance with the Corporation’s ethical requirements and promotes a culture of compliance, accountability, and transparency.
• Consults and coordinates legal matters with outside counsel as necessary and manages outside counsel performance, scope, and costs.
• Provides executive-level oversight of the procurement team, ensuring all procurement activities comply with applicable state statutes, regulations, policies, and best practices and align with governance and risk-management expectations applicable to a quasi-public entity.
• Regularly participates in and provides legal guidance throughout the RFP/RFQ process, including development, review, evaluation, negotiation, and award of contracts.
• Reviews internal policies, practices, and procurement processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and local laws; identifies and analyzes legal issues; presents clear recommendations; and assists in formulating and implementing business strategies, internal policies, and external communications to minimize legal exposure and support organizational objectives.
• Works closely with internal clients and provides legal support for all corporate initiatives as a collaborative business partner.
• Supervises the preparation of and/or drafts legal documents including contracts, procurement documents, board resolutions, governance materials, and correspondence.
• Researches and prepares legal opinions on corporate initiatives and activities.
• Provides legal guidance in regulatory matters; participates in the drafting and review of proposed legislation; assists management and staff with implementation of newly enacted legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of testimony before legislative committees, as needed.
• Researches and oversees research pertaining to a wide variety of legal issues (e.g., statutes, administrative rules, case law, treatises, and legal journals) to form a basis for legal opinions and acceptable courses of action.
• Engages and collaborates with other state agencies, quasi-public entities, regulators, and lottery and gaming industry counsel to monitor legal trends, regulatory developments, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence organizational strategy
• Advise senior leaders and the Board of Directors
• Help guide one of Connecticut's most trusted organizations
• Apply legal expertise where it matters most: supporting responsible growth, protecting the public trust, and helping advance an organization that makes a meaningful impact across Connecticut
• Opportunity to lead and grow a talented team
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate across departments to deliver impactful results
• Be part of CLC's mission of delivering fun, responsible entertainment that generates hundreds of millions annually for state programs and services benefiting the people of Connecticut

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree