Commodities & Derivatives Associate

Dechert LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP seeks counsel with strong commodities regulatory experience in the Financial Services group. The role focuses on commodities laws, CFTC regulations, and regulatory matters impacting derivatives markets.

Digital assets or fintech experience is considered a plus, and prior work at a large law firm or regulatory agency is preferred. The position requires deep knowledge of cross-border filings and regulatory examinations, advising clients from asset managers to funds on complex

Qualifications

• Experience with commodities laws and CFTC regulations.
• Knowledge of regulatory matters affecting commodities and derivatives markets.
• Fintech or digital assets experience is a plus.
• Prior experience at a large law firm or regulatory agency preferred.

Skills

Commodities regulations

Regulatory matters

Fintech/digital assets

Large firm/regulatory agency

Job description

Overview

• The Financial Services group acts as a leading adviser to financial services firms, asset managers, and investment funds, representing clients from small start-up and boutique operations to some of the world’s largest financial institutions.
• The group advises on a wide range of fund structures and regulatory matters, including cross-border registration, regulatory examinations and enforcement, broker-dealer matters, commodities and derivatives regulation, and issues involving blockchain and digital assets.
• The role requires a strong understanding of commodities laws, including knowledge of the Commodities Exchange Act and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations.
• Candidates must have experience with matters impacting commodities and derivative market participants and infrastructure providers.
• Digital assets and/or fintech experience is considered a plus.
• Prior experience at a large law firm or regulatory agency is preferred.