Derivatives Associate Attorney
$260kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Derivatives 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:
Advise buy-side and sell-side clients on derivatives, commodities regulation, and related financial services matters.
Counsel financial institutions, including dealers, banks, futures commission merchants, intermediaries, derivatives exchanges, and clearinghouses, on regulatory and transactional issues.
Advise clients on fund structures, cross-border registration, regulatory examinations and enforcement, and broker-dealer matters.
Provide guidance on matters involving the Commodity Exchange Act, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations, and derivatives market infrastructure.
Advise on emerging issues involving blockchain, decentralized finance, tokenization, and digital assets.
Support clients in navigating complex regulatory requirements affecting the financial services and asset management industries.
Requirements:
J.D. from an accredited law school.
3–6 years of relevant experience in derivatives, commodities regulation, or related financial services matters.
Knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.
Experience advising sell-side commodities and derivatives market participants and infrastructure providers.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience at a large law firm or regulatory agency preferred.
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.
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