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 New York City, NY. 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, particularly digital currency.
• Prepare regulatory filings and no-action letters.
• Collaborate on transactional, gaming, and litigation matters.
• 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 in 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 where the candidate will 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 research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 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.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.