Legal Consultant Needed for Arizona-Based For-Profit Sweepstakes Company Supporting Local Charities and Small Businesses

Please review the attached PDF for a comprehensive overview of Cinderella Story Sweepstakes and our unique, community-focused approach. This document outlines our vision, transparency practices, and operational model, giving you the necessary context to understand our goals before applying. [login to view URL] Job Description: We are seeking a qualified legal professional with experience in U.S. and Arizona state law to provide legal advice and structure guidance for a new sweepstakes business that focuses on supporting local Arizona charities and small businesses. Our goal is to operate a charitable sweepstakes platform (similar to Prizeo) where participants can donate for a chance to win prizes. We need to ensure our business model complies with U.S. federal laws and Arizona state regulations governing sweepstakes, gaming, and charitable promotions. Key Project Requirements is Business Structure and Registration Legal Entity Formation: Advice on structuring as a for-profit company, considering options like an LLC or Benefit Corporation to reflect our community-focused mission. Licensing & Bonding: Review any required licensing and bonding, particularly for charitable or gaming-related activities in Arizona, and outline necessary filings or approvals at both the state and federal levels. Federal and State Compliance for Sweepstakes AMOE Compliance: Ensure compliance with "No Purchase Necessary" laws by structuring an Alternative Means of Entry (AMOE) with equal odds for non-paying entrants. Federal Agency Standards: Guide us on Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regulations for sweepstakes, including disclosure requirements on odds, prize values, and eligibility criteria. Privacy, TCPA, and CAN-SPAM: Advice on compliant data collection practices for marketing follow-ups, email communications, and text-based marketing to stay within TCPA and CAN-SPAM regulations. Arizona-Specific Sweepstakes Regulations State Compliance Guidance: Provide detailed legal advice on Arizona's requirements for for-profit sweepstakes, including AMOE compliance, state-specific registration, and any reporting requirements (e.g., prize winners list submission). Charity & Small Business Support Structure: Since our model includes a charitable giving and small business support initiative, clarify any additional Arizona-specific regulations related to community support initiatives or charitable donations by for-profit entities. Website Legal Content Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies, and Disclosures: Review our rough draft website content to ensure compliance, including detailed prize descriptions, eligibility criteria, and entry methods. Clear Sweepstakes Rules & Transparency: Ensure all prize allocations and chances are clearly explained to align with FTC and state regulations, reinforcing participant trust in a transparent, community-oriented approach. Marketing and Advertising Compliance Truth-in-Advertising Compliance: Guide our advertising content, especially on social media, to ensure clarity in prize promotions and donation allocation without creating misleading impressions. Sweepstakes Platform-Specific Compliance: Advise on compliance with social media platform rules (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) regarding sweepstakes promotions. Comprehensive Compliance Checklist & Future Growth Strategy Step-by-Step Legal Checklist: Develop a clear checklist covering each phase of sweepstakes setup, such as AMOE setup, disclosures, bonding, registration, prize awarding protocols, and record-keeping. Guidance for Multi-State Expansion: Should our platform grow, advise on the legal adjustments needed to meet other states' specific sweepstakes laws, particularly in jurisdictions like Florida, New York, and Rhode Island with additional requirements. Deliverables: - A structured legal plan for creating and operating the sweepstakes within U.S. and Arizona law. - Drafts or revisions for compliant website terms, privacy policies, and necessary disclosures. - A legal checklist covering each compliance requirement and step to operate effectively in Arizona and, potentially, nationwide. Experience Required: - Knowledge or expertise in U.S. and Arizona sweepstakes law, particularly for for-profit models with a charitable component. - Experience in the understanding of structuring compliant sweepstakes and understanding federal agencies' requirements for promotional activities.