Regulatory Attorney, Market Oversight

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Division of Market Oversight, seeks attorneys with a J.D. or LL.M. and active bar membership to support regulatory reviews of product filings and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Candidates progress from CT-11 to CT-14 with increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities include legal analyses, risk assessments, engaging with exchanges and market participants, and leading interdivisional projects to advance regulatory objectives.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. with bar membership in good standing.
• Post-J.D. legal experience required, varies by grade level (CT-11 to CT-14).
• Experience focusing on legal analyses, compliance, and regulatory expectations.
• Legal work with product filings and market regulation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the review process for product filings and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Conduct legal analyses and risk assessments; communicate regulatory requirements.
• Interact with market participants and exchanges to ensure regulatory expectations are met.
• Lead interdivisional projects and initiatives as a senior attorney.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

J.D.

LL.M. (equivalent)

Job description

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Division of Market Oversight, seeks attorneys with a J.D. or LL.M. and active bar membership to support regulatory reviews of product filings and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Candidates progress from CT-11 to CT-14 with increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities include legal analyses, risk assessments, engaging with exchanges and market participants, and leading interdivisional projects to advance regulatory objectives.