Regulatory Attorney
Polymarket is a decentralized information markets platform that lets users bet on the outcome of real-world events.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
Funding history
About Polymarket
Polymarket is an information markets platform where users can trade on the outcomes of various events, leveraging the power of free markets to forecast the future. It provides a mechanism for users to bet on real-world events and earn money based on the outcomes.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Support legal and regulatory strategy for a CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization, advising stakeholders on commodity derivatives regulation, preparing filings and responses, negotiating agreements, monitoring regulatory developments, supporting rulebook and policy development, and contributing 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
- Competitive salary and equity
- Unlimited PTO
- Full health, vision, and dental coverage
- 401k match
- Hardware setup including a new MacBook Pro, display, and accessories