Litigation Counsel - Equine Anti-Doping Enforcement

About the role

The Litigation Counsel is a key member of the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit's (HIWU) legal team, a division of Drug Free Sport International / International Doping Tests & Management (DFSI-IDTM). The role manages a high-volume caseload of asserted violations under the HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program, prosecuting violations, supporting hearings and appeals, and advising on investigations and enforcement.

Key responsibilities

• Prosecute asserted violations under the ADMC Program on behalf of HIWU
• Review investigative files, laboratory reports, witness statements and other evidence
• Draft charge letters, legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other submissions
• Present evidence, witness examinations and legal arguments before arbitral bodies, administrative tribunals and other adjudicatory forums
• Support appeals before Administrative Law Judges, the Federal Trade Commission and other bodies
• Partner with investigators and subject-matter experts to build case strategies
• Advise on investigations, enforcement actions and compliance matters
• Work with the General Counsel and Legal team on litigation strategy and risk assessments
• Coordinate with outside counsel, experts and consultants, and handle multiple matters with strict deadlines
• Stay informed on legal, regulatory, scientific and industry developments and assist with special projects

Required profile

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership and good standing in at least one state bar association
• At least 5 years of litigation experience, including managing cases through investigation, discovery, motions, hearings, trials, arbitration or administrative proceedings
• Experience handling a significant caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Pass pre-employment requirements: background check, drug test, reference checks, degree verification, and confidentiality and conflict-of-interest agreements

Required skills

• Strong legal research, analysis, writing and advocacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms
• Nice to have: former prosecutorial experience, administrative law, witness examination, anti-doping or sports law experience, knowledge of the equine industry, and Spanish