Regulatory Attorney

Skills

About the Role

You will support legal and regulatory strategy for a CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. You will advise internal stakeholders on commodity derivatives regulation, prepare regulatory filings and responses, negotiate agreements, monitor regulatory developments, support rulebook and policy development, and contribute to litigation strategy.

Requirements

• J.D. and active U.S. bar membership
• 3–7 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and related market structure
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Strong judgment and ability to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with CFTC processes
• Familiarity with prediction markets
• Experience with FCMs and IBs
• Interest in emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teams
• Advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and Securities Exchange Commission regulations to exchange and clearing organization operations
• Analyze legal issues related to CFTC-regulated prediction markets
• Draft and review contract self-certifications and other regulatory filings
• Draft and negotiate participation agreements
• Draft comment letters, no-action requests, and interpretive submissions
• Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations
• Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends
• Advise on exchange and clearinghouse rulebook development
• Collaborate with Compliance and Surveillance teams
• Support development of internal policies and procedures
• Support litigation strategy

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Full health, vision, and dental coverage
• 401k match
• Hardware setup including a new MacBook Pro, display, and accessories