Regulatory Attorney

New York. Posted 7 months ago

The role

This person will support legal and regulatory strategy for a U.S., CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. They will advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC and SEC regulations to operations.

What you will do

Provide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teams
Advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC and SEC 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

Required qualifications

J.D.
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
Familiarity with prediction markets
Experience with FCMs and IBs
Interest in emerging technologies

Benefits

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

About the company

Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. It enables individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs.