Assistant General Counsel Job at Kentucky Lottery Corporation, Louisville, KY

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  • Kentucky Lottery Corporation
  • Louisville, KY

Job Description

For over 30 years, the Kentucky Lottery has earned more than $7.2 billion for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Our mission is fueling imagination and funding education for all Kentuckians. For nearly two decades, the largest chunk of proceeds – over $5 billion, has gone to funding programs to help Kentucky students stay home and attend college. We have continued to break records – earning over $1 billion in sales every fiscal year since ‘17 to continue to support these important programs.

As a company that was voted Best Places to Work for 4 consecutive years (2021-2024) , our team and company values are what makes the difference to college students all across Kentucky.

The Kentucky Lottery’s Core Values :

  • Integrity – We do the right thing.
  • Accountability – We are accountable to the Governor, the General Assembly, the people of the Commonwealth and to each other.
  • Social Responsibility – We are a good corporate citizen, giving back to the community.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We value and respect our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve.
  • Teamwork – We believe in collaboration and the strength of people coming together to achieve something great.
  • Innovation – We embrace innovation, working to proactively see opportunities.
  • Fun – We have fun at work and enjoy a positive work environment.

We want to make winners out of our players, retailers, college students and our employees. We are looking for the best talent to join our winning team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant General Counsel assists the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary in the areas of products, marketing, employment, litigation (including regulatory enforcement and administrative hearings) and general corporate legal advice and strategy for the Kentucky Lottery Corporation (KLC). Supports the Legal Department and Executive Team with a variety of legal issues, including legal compliance and risk and general business and corporate matters; monitoring and managing litigation matters; advising the Sales, Products, Marketing, and IT departments on sales initiatives; drafting game and promotion rules and regulations, marketing, and other legal terms and conditions; assisting with iLottery (online gaming) issues; assisting and advising on customer service interactions; and assisting the HR Department with employment and benefits matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works with outside counsel in addressing litigation and other matters filed in state or federal courts, administrative proceedings and hearings, Board hearings, and other legislative hearings as needed.

  • Provides strategic legal advice and regulatory support to the KLC Executive team on a wide variety of products, sales, and marketing initiatives.

  • Prepares game and promotion rules, amendments, and other consumer-facing legal terms of use and policies.

  • Advises Sales Department regarding retailer sales initiatives and licensing matters.

  • Advises Marketing Department regarding promotional concepts and promotion rules, lottery advertising concepts, intellectual property matters, digital and social media campaigns, and CRM.

  • Advises Product Department regarding new iLottery initiatives and other lottery product initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Advises HR Department and Executive Management regarding employment and benefit matters and policies.

  • Advises IT Department regarding project initiatives implicating cybersecurity and privacy matters.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate degree required.
  • License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or eligible for reciprocity based on licensing in another jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience with a law firm and/or private or state agency legal department in areas of general corporate, business law, and litigation. Experience with consumer products and ecommerce preferred. Experience with gaming or lottery not required, but preferred. Experience representing or appearing before state or federal agencies preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts to align cross-functional legal needs and priorities.
  • Most possess analytical reasoning skills.
  • Solid planning and organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines with proven attention-to-detail required.
  • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently under pressure.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, peers, and employees.
  • Strong computer skills required with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Office environment - Hybrid in accordance with KLC policies.
  • Travel – Minimal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
  • Standing or sitting: Continuously
  • Moving: Occasionally
  • Reaching, writing, typing: Continuously
  • Talking and hearing: Continuously
  • Seeing: Must be able to read reports and use a computer: Continuously
  • Sitting for long periods of time: Continuously

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, company paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, voluntary benefit plans, generous paid time off plans, retirement plans – including 401(k), 457(b), IRAs, and a money purchase retirement plan in which after one year of service the company contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base pay.

Salary Range: Min: $121,500 – Mid: $157,900.

Our goal is to pay a competitive market salary for new employees, which is typically up to the midpoint of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills and internal pay equity.

The Kentucky Lottery Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our mission is to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We’re all winners when we embrace our differences.

The Kentucky Lottery Corporation is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals through all aspects of employment, and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to assist with the job application or interview process, or performing the essential functions of a job. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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