FinTech Regulatory Attorney - CFTC & Compliance Leader

Whistler Partners; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistler Partners is working with a preeminent FinTech company seeking a Regulatory Attorney to join its legal team in New York. This role offers sophisticated regulatory work, real business exposure, and a seat close to major company priorities.

The ideal candidate has JD, active U.S. bar, 3–7 years of fintech regulatory experience, and a proven ability to translate complex rules into practical guidance for business teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active U.S. bar membership.
• 3–7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with fintech, derivatives, financial services, regulated financial products, or related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with DCO/DCM/Prediction Markets strongly preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical judgment, and communication skills.
• Ability to give practical advice in a fast-moving business environment.
• Comfort working with legal, compliance, operations, and business teams.
• Experience with external regulatory interactions.
• Interest in fintech and complex regulatory questions.

Responsibilities

• Advise legal, compliance, and business teams on financial regulatory matters.
• Analyze complex regulatory issues and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Draft and review regulatory materials, internal policies, and related documentation.
• Support responses to external inquiries, examinations, and information requests.
• Draft, review, and negotiate business and operational agreements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends relevant to the business.
• Partner with compliance and operations teams on day-to-day regulatory questions.
• Support broader legal strategy, including disputes, investigations, and risk management as needed.
• Work closely with senior legal and business stakeholders on high-priority initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Regulatory writing

Fintech experience

Prediction markets

Education

J.D. and active U.S. bar membership

Job description

Whistler Partners is working with a preeminent FinTech company seeking a Regulatory Attorney to join its legal team in New York. This role offers sophisticated regulatory work, real business exposure, and a seat close to major company priorities.

The ideal candidate has JD, active U.S. bar, 3–7 years of fintech regulatory experience, and a proven ability to translate complex rules into practical guidance for business teams.