Commodities & Derivatives Associate

Dechert LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Dechert LLP's Financial Services group in Washington, DC focuses on fund structures, regulatory matters, cross-border registrations, examinations and enforcement, and issues affecting broker-dealers and market participants.

Candidates with knowledge of the Commodities Exchange Act and CFTC regulations, plus experience with digital assets or fintech, are valued as the firm handles commodities and derivatives infrastructure projects for clients ranging from startups to major institutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Commodities Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.
• Experience with matters impacting commodities and derivative market participants.
• Experience with regulatory examinations and enforcement matters.

Skills

Commodities regulation

CFTC regulations

Regulatory examinations and enforce

Digital assets/fintech

Job description

Overview

• The Financial Services group advises a diverse client base, from small start-up and boutique operations to some of the world’s largest financial institutions, including financial services firms, asset managers, and investment funds.
• The practice group advises clients 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 strong knowledge of the Commodities Exchange Act and Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations.
• Candidates should have experience with matters impacting commodities and derivative market participants and infrastructure providers.
• Digital assets and/or fintech experience is considered a plus.
• Large law firm or regulatory agency experience is preferred.