Temporary Employment 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.

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.

D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing.

S. commodities regulatory frameworks (FERC, CFTC, and state regulation).

Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated record of sound legal judgment.

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.