Financial Services (CFTC) Lawyer

Job Overview:
A well-established U.S. law firm is hiring a Senior Associate or Counsel to support its Financial Services practice. This role focuses on regulatory matters involving the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC oversight, and trading-related legal documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with a high-caliber legal team advising financial and energy market participants on derivatives, compliance, and enforcement issues.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Provide regulatory counsel on the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC rules

• Advise on compliance, trading, and documentation for derivatives and swaps

• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional and regulatory agreements

• Represent clients involved in commodity trading, derivatives markets, and financial services

• Assist with FERC compliance and enforcement (preferred but not required)

• Work collaboratively with a cross-practice, cross-jurisdictional legal team

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in financial services regulation

• Advanced understanding of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC market framework

• Experience with derivatives and swaps documentation

• Familiarity with FERC enforcement in energy and power markets (preferred)

• Proven ability to handle high-stakes regulatory matters

• Strong client management and collaborative capabilities

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong legal writing, analysis, and negotiation abilities

• Expertise in regulatory frameworks applicable to trading markets

• Ability to manage sophisticated legal projects and support high-volume transactions

• Strategic problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing legal environment

Benefits:

• Bonus: Performance-based, not guaranteed

• Health Coverage:

  • Three medical plan options

  • Dental and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

• Financial Planning:

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Profit-sharing (if eligible)

  • Pre-tax HSA and FSA accounts

• Time Off:

  • Minimum 20 PTO days annually

  • 14 weeks of paid parental leave

  • 11 paid holidays

• Additional Perks:

  • $2,500 vacation stipend for meeting billable thresholds

  • Carrot Fertility program

  • Free Peloton app subscription

  • Lyra Health access (8 free therapy or coaching sessions)

  • Spot Pet Insurance

• Professional Development:

  • Reimbursement for business development activities

  • Executive coaching (for attorneys with 250+ BD hours)

  • $50,000 referral bonus for successful legal hires

• Community Engagement:

  • 8 hours annually of firm time for pro bono or volunteer work