ED, Commodities Attorney

What You’ll Do:

• Provide day‑to‑day legal coverage for physical and financial commodities trading, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documents such as master agreements, confirmations, and bespoke agreements.
• Advise on U.S. commodities regulatory matters, including the Commodity Exchange Act, FERC, CFTC, state regulations, exemptions, and interpretive guidance.
• Assess regulatory risk associated with new products, trading strategies, and counterparties.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations in coordination with Compliance and other stakeholders.
• Provide legal support for trading activity conducted under RTO and ISO tariffs and market rules.
• Advise on participation requirements, tariff‑based trading structures, and settlement mechanics in organized wholesale electricity markets.
• Analyze interactions between FERC‑regulated markets and the Commodity Exchange Act, including applicable exemptions and regulatory relief.
• Act as a key legal advisor to commodities trading businesses while maintaining appropriate independence.
• Coordinate closely with traders, originators, structurers, Compliance, and Risk on legal and regulatory issues.
• Manage external counsel.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing.
• Six or more years of relevant experience in commodities, energy, and derivatives.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. commodities regulatory frameworks (FERC, CFTC, and state regulation).
• Ability to operate efficiently in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated record of sound legal judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with RTO/ISO market rules and organized power markets.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary between $165,000 and $275,000 per year, plus commission, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and other short‑ and long‑term incentive packages.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks, including health, retirement, and other corporate programs.

Morgan Stanley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

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