Attorney Advisor (International)

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in Washington, DC seeks an attorney with a J.D. and active bar membership in good standing to join our legal team.

Candidates must have 4+ years of relevant legal experience after law school and familiarity with commodities regulations and derivatives markets. Applicants should demonstrate strong research, analytical, and written/oral communication skills, with knowledge of financial markets and related administrative law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico (proof required before entry on duty).
• At least 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school.
• Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, international law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.
• Knowledge of derivatives markets, including futures, options, swap markets, and clearing for these markets.

Skills

Legal research

Education

J.D.

Job description

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following:

• J.D.; and


• Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty)

CT-14: At least 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school.

Examples of relevant legal experience include:

• Demonstrated skill in research and analysis of complex legal issues, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, international law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.


• Knowledge of derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swap markets, and clearing for these markets.

Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count.