Regulatory Attorney

We are seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Attorney with 3–7 years of experience to support legal and regulatory strategy for a cutting-edge U.S., CFTC-regulated exchange (DCM) and clearing organization (DCO) operating within the federal commodity derivatives regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

Provide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teams; Advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC 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

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

Nice to have

Experience with CFTC processes (preferred); Familiarity with prediction markets (preferred); Experience with FCMs and IBs (preferred); Interest in emerging technologies (preferred)

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity; Unlimited PTO; Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage; 401k match; Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories