Licensing Associate

As a Licensing Associate, you’ll support the Global Compliance & Risk Team in driving licensing, registration, and regulatory initiatives across new and existing markets. You’ll work at the center of a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, partnering with teams across the business and engaging with external regulators to keep operations running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining compliance standards while enabling growth in new jurisdictions. You’ll also help shape and improve processes that strengthen how we scale our licensing efforts globally.

• Support the global licensing program by preparing, reviewing, submitting, and maintaining license applications, renewals, amendments, and related documentation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to guide teams through licensing requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of deliverables.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals, respond to inquiries, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Build and improve filing, tracking, and reporting systems to drive efficiency, visibility, and consistency across licensing workflows.
• Maintain organized records of regulatory communications, documentation, and project updates to keep initiatives on track.
• Prepare reports and status updates for stakeholders and Compliance leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Research evolving licensing requirements, interpret regulatory changes, and provide clear guidance to internal partners.
• Contribute to cross-functional licensing and compliance initiatives as business needs evolve.

• At least 1 year of experience in administration, compliance, legal, human resources, customer service, gaming, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• The ability to learn, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulatory guidance with accuracy.
• A process-oriented mindset with a focus on improving systems and driving operational efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe tools, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with Monday.com is preferred.
• Paralegal or customer-facing experience is a plus.

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
• Wellbeing Program: Free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.
• Parental Leave & Support: 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and workplace lactation support. Partnership with Care.com for care finder and backup childcare.
• Family Planning: Benefits supporting adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.
• Flexible PTO: Flexible Paid Time Off for employees in the United States.
• Pet Insurance: Help save on vet expenses for accidents, illnesses, and more.
• Gym Reimbursement: Reimbursement for part of gym membership once enrolled in a health insurance plan.
• Financial Planning: 401(k) matching and programs such as Origin Financial.
• Commuter Benefits: Help lower costs for daily commute.
• Tuition Reimbursement: For educational courses related to their positions or another position at DraftKings.