CFTC Regulatory Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate with significant experience in Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulatory matters for their San Francisco, CA office. 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, CFTC Regulations, and enforcement trends.
• Review and analyze proposed registrants and business models for compliance.
• Engage with new and emerging verticals, especially involving digital currency.
• Assist in preparing regulatory filings and no-action letters.
• Collaborate on cross-disciplinary matters, including transactional and litigation.
• Participate in client meetings, calls, 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

• Membership to the State Bar.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice areas.

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 preeminent San Francisco firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.