Hybrid Regulatory Attorney

Posted 5 days ago

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About the role

  • Regulatory Attorney supporting legal and regulatory strategy for Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market platform.

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teams
  • Advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC and Securities Exchange Commission regulations to exchange and clearing organization operations
  • Analyze legal issues related to CFTC-regulated prediction markets
  • Draft and review contract self-certifications and other regulatory filings
  • Draft and negotiate participation agreements
  • Draft comment letters, no-action requests, and interpretive submissions
  • Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations
  • Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends
  • Advise on exchange and clearinghouse rulebook development
  • Collaborate with Compliance and Surveillance teams
  • Support development of internal policies and procedures
  • Support litigation strategy

Requirements

  • J.D. and active U.S. bar membership
  • 3–7 years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and related market structure
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills
  • Strong judgment and ability to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with CFTC processes (preferred)
  • Familiarity with prediction markets (preferred)
  • Experience with FCMs and IBs (preferred)
  • Interest in emerging technologies (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary & equity
  • Unlimited PTO, Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
  • 401k match
  • Hardware setup - new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories

Job title

Regulatory Attorney

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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