Financial Services Regulatory Associate (3-6 yrs exp) - San Francisco

Financial Services Regulatory Associate (Commodities & Derivatives)

Position Overview

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a Financial Services Regulatory Associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to join its Financial Services Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with commodities and derivatives regulatory experience to work with a sophisticated client base that includes financial institutions, asset managers, investment funds, fintech companies, and emerging market participants.

The successful candidate will advise clients on a broad range of regulatory matters involving commodities, derivatives, investment management, broker-dealer regulation, digital assets, and financial services compliance. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge issues at the intersection of financial regulation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations.
• Counsel commodities and derivatives market participants on regulatory requirements and developments.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, investigations, and enforcement matters.
• Advise financial services firms, investment advisers, asset managers, and investment funds on regulatory compliance issues.
• Support cross-border registration and licensing matters.
• Counsel clients regarding broker-dealer regulatory requirements.
• Analyze legal and regulatory issues involving digital assets, blockchain technologies, and fintech platforms.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Draft legal memoranda, regulatory analyses, client alerts, and compliance materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys across financial services, investment management, and regulatory practices.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in financial services regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Commodity Exchange Act
  • Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations
  • Commodities and derivatives regulation
• Experience advising:
  • Commodities market participants
  • Derivatives market participants
  • Financial institutions
  • Infrastructure providers
• Experience handling regulatory, compliance, examination, or enforcement matters.
• Large law firm or regulatory agency experience preferred.
• Digital assets, blockchain, or fintech regulatory experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent legal drafting and client counseling abilities.

Compensation

Salary is $260,000+ , commensurate with class year, experience, and qualifications.

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, expertise, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, bonus opportunities, and professional development resources. Attorneys benefit from mentorship, substantive client interaction, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge regulatory matters involving financial services, commodities, derivatives, and digital asset markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.