1567 - Futures & Derivatives Associate Position
2 weeks ago
Job ID:
1567
Position:
Associate Position
Location:
New York, NY
Practice Area:
*Broker-Dealer
Open Date:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Pay Type:
Job Function:
Legal
Job Description:
Our Futures & Derivatives practice is seeking an experienced associate with at least two years of relevant post-JD experience to join our Washington DC or New York office.
Our Futures and Derivatives practice advises financial market participants on all facets of US commodity, futures and derivatives regulatory, transactional and enforcement issues, including the regulation of futures exchanges, swap execution facilities, and clearinghouses, commodity pools and commodity trading advisors, swap dealers and futures commission merchants.
The Futures and Derivatives Group works closely with lawyers in our Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Bank Regulation and Enforcement, Broker-Dealer Compliance and Regulation, Investment Management, Securities Enforcement, and Securities Litigation Groups.
Job Requirements:Qualified candidates will have experience in some of the following areas:
- Advising on Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulatory compliance matters;
- Drafting rulebooks, compliance policies and procedures, product listings, or other regulatory filings.
- Requesting and advocating for the issuance of staff no-action and interpretive letters;
- Reviewing proposed legislation and regulations, and drafting effective comment letters.
- Providing subject matter expertise on futures and derivatives issues in connection with transactions, investigations, enforcement matters, and civil litigation.
Qualifications:
- Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
- Experience advising clients on matters related to futures and derivatives.
- Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.
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