CFTC Regulatory Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate with significant experience in Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulatory matters for their practice in Portland, OR. The successful candidate will advise clients on compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and CFTC Regulations, engage with emerging markets including digital currency, and collaborate on cross-disciplinary matters.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on CEA and CFTC Regulations.
• Review and analyze business models for compliance with CEA and Regulations.
• Engage with emerging markets, especially digital currency.
• Prepare regulatory filings, including DCM, DCO, FCM, IB, SD registration documents, and no-action letters.
• Collaborate on cross-disciplinary matters, including transactional and litigation.
• Participate in client meetings and pitches.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of direct CFTC and CEA experience.
• Experience with DCM compliance issues, including prediction markets.
• Fluency with digital currency regulatory matters.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and eagerness to learn.
• Membership to the State Bar of the state in which the candidate expects to be located is required.
• Experience with SEC regulations valued, but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Seattle office.