# Regulatory Attorney

**Company:** [Polymarket](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/polymarket)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Legal
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Commodity Exchange Act, Cftc Regulations, Legal Writing, Regulatory Filings, Cftc Processes, Prediction Markets, Fcms, Ibs
**Posted:** 2026-03-30

> Regulatory Attorney advises on CFTC-regulated prediction markets, drafts regulatory filings, engages with regulators, and supports compliance for a U.S. commodity derivatives exchange. Requires J.D., bar membership, and 3-7 years experience in derivatives or exchange regulation.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Provide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teams
- Advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC and Securities Exchange Commission regulations to exchange and clearing organization operations
- Analyze legal issues related to CFTC-regulated prediction markets
- Draft and review contract self-certifications and other regulatory filings
- Draft and negotiate participation agreements
- Draft comment letters, no-action requests, and interpretive submissions
- Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations
- Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends
- Advise on exchange and clearinghouse rulebook development
- Collaborate with Compliance and Surveillance teams
- Support development of internal policies and procedures
- Support litigation strategy

## Requirements
- J.D. and active U.S. bar membership
- 3–7 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and related market structure
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Strong judgment and ability to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance
- Excellent communication skills

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with CFTC processes
- Familiarity with prediction markets
- Experience with FCMs and IBs
- Interest in emerging technologies

## Benefits
- Competitive salary & equity
- Unlimited PTO, Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
- 401k match
- Hardware setup - new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories

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