Lead, FCM Legal
PolymarketNew YorkFull TimeLegal
Remotely
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Job Description
📋 Description
- Advise product and business teams on CFTC implications before new features ship, not after
- Draft and negotiate customer-facing FCM agreements, disclosures, and related documentation to
- Prepare responses to CFTC and NFA regulatory inquiries and examinations, coordinating across Legal
- Draft comment letters, no-action requests, and interpretive submissions on matters affecting the
- Track CFTC enforcement actions, rulemaking, and NFA notices to surface emerging risks and translate
- Advise on FCM policies and procedures covering segregation, net capital, margin, and customer
🎯 Requirements
- J.D. and active U.S. bar membership
- 3–7 years of FCM-focused legal or compliance experience, either in private practice, at a
- Deep working knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and NFA rules, particularly
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively — comment letters, no-action requests, and
- A track record of being brought into business and product decisions early, not used as a
- Direct experience with CFTC examination or enforcement processes
🎁 Benefits
- Competitive salary & equity
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
- 401k match
- Hardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories