Job Description
Job DescriptionDerivatives Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a Derivatives Associate Attorney to join a leading law firm’s Financial Services group in Boston, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
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Advise buy-side and sell-side clients on derivatives, commodities regulation, and related financial services matters.
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Counsel financial institutions, including dealers, banks, futures commission merchants, intermediaries, derivatives exchanges, and clearinghouses, on regulatory and transactional issues.
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Advise clients on fund structures, cross-border registration, regulatory examinations and enforcement, and broker-dealer matters.
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Provide guidance on matters involving the Commodity Exchange Act, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations, and derivatives market infrastructure.
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Advise on emerging issues involving blockchain, decentralized finance, tokenization, and digital assets.
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Support clients in navigating complex regulatory requirements affecting the financial services and asset management industries.
Requirements:
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J.D. from an accredited law school.
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3–6 years of relevant experience in derivatives, commodities regulation, or related financial services matters.
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Knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.
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Experience advising sell-side commodities and derivatives market participants and infrastructure providers.
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Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
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Experience at a large law firm or regulatory agency preferred.
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Experience with digital assets and/or fintech is a plus.
Compensation: Starting at $260,000 annually, with compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Locations: Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC.