Manager, Tax Counsel

The Manager, Tax Counsel will support FanDuel’s product and technology teams in tax product matters, operating at the intersection of tax, product, and engineering. This role ensures tax requirements are effectively translated into and maintained across FanDuel’s customer-facing products. The ideal candidate will act as a day-to-day advisor to cross-functional teams, translating complex federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws into clear, actionable guidance.

About the role

You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Tax, Legal, and Finance teams to integrate tax requirements into product functionality and user experience. Your guidance will directly inform product decisions and help shape compliant, scalable customer experiences while escalating complex or high-risk matters to senior tax leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide product-facing tax counsel to Product and Engineering teams across FanDuel platforms
• Translate federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws into actionable product and system requirements
• Interpret applicable tax statutes and regulatory guidance, including gaming taxes and customer tax reporting and withholding requirements
• Review and advise on product features, enhancements, and existing product functionality to identify tax implications and compliance risks
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry standards, and advise stakeholders on relevant impacts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, Legal, Finance Operations, Compliance, and Customer Support teams to ensure aligned execution
• Serve as a key point of contact for tax-related product questions and cross-functional coordination
• Escalate complex, high-risk, or novel tax issues to senior tax leadership with clear analysis and recommendations
• Support the development and documentation of tax positions and analyses related to product functionality, in partnership with senior tax leadership
• Support coordination with external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, vendors, and advisors) as needed
• Assist in ongoing product compliance monitoring and issue resolution

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in tax, legal, regulatory advisory, or a related function
• Juris Doctor (JD), CPA, or equivalent experience in tax advisory, tax compliance, or tax law required
• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, or technology teams
• Proven ability to translate complex tax and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product or operational guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues for diverse stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and operate effectively in ambiguous or fast-paced environments
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across tax, legal, finance, and product teams
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g., gaming, fintech, financial services) preferred
• Experience with customer tax reporting and withholding (e.g., Forms W-2G, 1099, 1042) or gaming-related tax frameworks preferred
• Interest in sports betting, gaming, or digital platforms is a plus

About FanDuel

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada, consisting of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering, including America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product. FanDuel Group also operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network, and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. The company has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico, with US offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans (some as low as $0 per paycheck), including fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits
• Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave)
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance)
• 401k with up to a 5% match
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• 14 paid company holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws

Pay

The applicable salary range for this position is $126,000 - 158,000 USD, dependent on relevant experience, location, business needs, and market demand.