Paralegal

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

This position will support the legal department in preparing and organizing various legal documents to support the Lottery business.

Job Functions:

• Assist with Intellectual Property (IP) matters, including:
• Conducting trademark availability and clearance searches using internal and external tools.
• Preparing, filing, and maintaining trademark applications, renewals, and assignments.
• Drafting and managing cease-and-desist letters, trademark enforcement correspondence, and responses to third-party actions.
• Maintaining IP portfolios and databases (including docketing and status tracking).
• Coordinating with outside counsel and business units on IP-related filings, disputes, and brand protection efforts.
• Supporting preparation of IP-related disclosures, audits, and due diligence materials.

• Maintaining, managing and updating the Legal Department’s contract management solution and document repository; proficiency with the IntelAgree™ platform a plus.
• Drafting, revising, proofreading, and editing contractual documents (such as nondisclosure agreements and standard form subcontracts and consulting agreements)
• Receiving and filing signed agreements in the Legal Department records platform and managing distribution of documents to other departments as directed
• Maintaining detailed contract summary information for distribution to corporate business units
• Preparing information for disclosures related to proposals, contracts, regulatory filings, government investigations and responses to other inquiries as needed
• Process requests for notarization and obtaining apostille, as directed
• Receiving and responding to inquiries from internal clients
• Updating and distributing information and other documentary records within Legal Department and to other departments
• Preparing and filing business licenses and other registrations
• Infrequent administrative duties (such as periodic travel arrangements and expense reports)

Qualifications

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of corporate or commercial Paralegal experience, preferably with previous experience in an in-house legal department
• Experience with drafting and reviewing a myriad of standard form contracts including NDAs and other commercial agreements
• General commercial legal operations experience
• Experience supporting Intellectual Property functions, including trademark searches, filings, and correspondence.

Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to prioritize multiple projects and assignments
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely with persons at all levels of the company, including executive management
• Ability to work in a team environment, including in cross-departmental circumstances
• Must have working knowledge of legal and contractual terminology and concepts
• General knowledge of corporate governance and organizational principles
• First-rate interpersonal skills
• Creative thinker
• Must be willing to ask questions and learn quickly 
• Foreign language skills, Spanish and/or French in particular, are desirable, but not necessary
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office products required, particularly with Power Point and Excel

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. 

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.