Full-Time

Legal Counsel

Sports

Posted on 10/21/2024

Swish Analytics

Swish Analytics

51-200 employees

Sports analytics and optimization tools provider

Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $180kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Member of a State Bar in good standing.
  • Minimum of 5 years as a practicing lawyer.
  • Experience practicing in the sports betting or sports data industries
  • Extensive experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements.
  • Experience negotiating SaaS licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements, acquisitions, etc.
  • Excellent communications skills and the ability to work in a variety of areas associated to a sports technology company
  • Have a collaborative attitude and work both individually and within a commercial team. A willingness to accept challenges and work creatively is essential
  • Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks in various areas with minimal oversight.
  • Personable, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Negotiate, drafting and structuring commercial agreements including:
  • the acquisition of sports data
  • the supply of oddsmaking services
  • the licensing of Swish intellectual property; and
  • any other contractual arrangements required by Swish
  • Ensure compliance with sports betting licensing conditions and, where applicable, assist in the application for new sports betting licenses
  • Assist with the implementation of Swish’s legal and strategic policies on cutting-edge and sensitive opportunities, risks and industry trends
  • Manage external legal and business advisers, consultants and other subject matter experts to drive value from these relationships whilst being mindful of legal budgets
  • Provide general in-house legal services to Swish leadership and internal stakeholders.

Swish Analytics specializes in sports analytics and optimization tools for daily fantasy sports and sports betting, focusing on major U.S. leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. The company uses an advanced machine learning system to analyze large datasets, providing accurate sports predictions and optimized lineups. This helps users, including individual bettors and professional operators, make informed decisions about their bets and fantasy picks. Swish Analytics differentiates itself by being an Authorized MLB Data Distributor, establishing trust in the sports betting community. Their goal is to maximize return on investment for clients by identifying the best bets while balancing risk and reward. Users can access their services through a subscription model, starting with a free trial and offering various plans for different levels of access.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$6.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

67%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in micro-betting offers new exploration opportunities for Swish Analytics.
  • AI-driven personalized content delivery enhances user engagement for Swish Analytics.
  • Blockchain integration in sports betting can build user trust for Swish Analytics.

What critics are saying

  • New AI-driven startups could dilute Swish Analytics' market share.
  • Free sports analytics platforms may pressure Swish Analytics to lower prices.
  • Legal changes in key markets could affect Swish Analytics' operations and partnerships.

What makes Swish Analytics unique

  • Swish Analytics uses proprietary algorithms for accurate sports predictions.
  • The company partners with Major League Baseball as an Authorized Data Distributor.
  • Swish Analytics offers subscription-based services with a free trial option.

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