Attorney-Advisor (Commission Attorney Honors Program)

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission Full time

This program was established to provide developmental experience to recent law school graduates who have passed the bar and are interested in learning about the regulation of the U.S. derivatives market. 
Attorneys Honors Program participants may rotate through one or more of the following Divisions or Offices:
Chairman/Commissioner's Office
Five Commissioners administer the CFTC, all Commissioners are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairman. The Chairman and Commissioners sponsor advisory committees as well as provide market oversight. 
Division of Clearing and Risk
DCR is responsible for the supervision and financial and risk surveillance of DCOs. DCR is also responsible for the risk surveillance of futures commission merchants (FCMs) that are clearing members, non-FCM clearing members, and other market participants that may pose risk to the clearing process including swap dealers and large traders.
Division of Enforcement (DOE)
DOE investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (The Act) and CFTC regulations by filing complaints in the U.S. District Court. The Division also provides expert help and technical assistance with case development and trials. 
Division of Market Oversight (DMO)
DMO fosters open, transparent, fair, competitive, and secure markets through oversight of derivatives platforms, specifically, designated contract markets (DCMs) and swap execution facilities (SEFs). 
Market Participants Division (MPD)
MPD provides oversight in derivatives market intermediaries, including commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, futures commission merchants, introducing brokers, major swap participants, retail foreign exchange dealers, and swap dealers, as well as designated self-regulatory organizations. 
Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
OGC is responsible for providing legal services to the Chairman, Commissioners, Chief Administrative Officer, and Divisions with respect to litigation, interpretations, rulemaking, analysis of proposed legislation, and other legal issues arising in connection with the administration of The Act, and particularly with respect to novel, complex, and difficult matters.
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
OIA is responsible for overseeing how the CFTC interacts with its foreign counterparts in multilateral and bilateral fora, assisting the Chairman, Commissioners and staff of the CFTC in analyzing the implications of regulatory policies, advising the CFTC on supervisory cooperation issues, and providing technical assistance to foreign authorities.  
During the program the incumbent may perform the following duties:

Planning, organizing and participating in the conduct of investigations of suspected violations of the applicable provisions of the federal commodity laws administered by the Commission. 
Providing written or oral legal advice on assigned projects with respect to the relevant provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (The Act) and the Commission's regulations, and other statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal opinions that are pertinent.
On the basis of the research or investigation preparing necessary legal documents, advisory opinions, drafts or comments on proposed legislation or changes in regulations or other disposition.
Reviewing regulations, policies, and other legally oriented matters prepared by Divisions that affect regulatory programs, to ensure consistency with The Act and guidance previously issued. 
Participating in litigation in various federal courts and other tribunals concerning the federal commodity laws administered by the Commission, the Administrative Procedure Act, and other applicable law.

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