Member of Legal (Trading & Licensing)

Join our dynamic Legal team as a Regulatory Licensing Attorney. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert on CFTC and NFA firm-level licensing, guiding the business through the end-to-end registration lifecycle and the evolving regulatory landscape of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). You will provide critical legal counsel on OTC and cleared derivatives, margin lending, and privacy considerations for new business lines, balancing regulatory compliance with the firm's strategic objectives.

• Serve as the firm's primary subject matter expert on CFTC and NFA firm-level licensing, guiding the business through the end-to-end registration lifecycle.
• Lead the end-to-end strategy for obtaining and maintaining regulatory licenses, including managing the registration lifecycle and navigating complex exemption frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex margin lending agreements with sophisticated institutional counterparties, and specialized regulatory agreements.
• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regulatory Licensing Attorney to join our dynamic Legal team
• Demonstrated experience with close attention to detail and the ability to manage complex licensing applications and regulatory audits simultaneously
• Previous in-house legal experience at a fintech firm, hedge fund, major financial institution, or a specialist regulatory practice at a top-tier law firm
• J.D. degree with a focus on financial services, commodities, or corporate law
• The ability to execute with moderate supervision, balancing aggressive commercial growth targets with the necessity of rigorous legal and regulatory compliance
• Enthusiasm for crypto and a foundational understanding of how digital assets intersect with CFTC/NFA jurisdiction and the evolving global regulatory landscape
• Familiarity with market infrastructure, including electronic trading platforms, central clearing, and the operational complexities of margin and collateral management
• 4+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on CFTC and NFA regulatory matters
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Dodd-Frank Act (Title VII)
• Technical proficiency in derivatives, including a solid understanding of OTC products, margin lending, and the legal life cycle of futures and swaps
• Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills, with specific experience handling ISDA/CSA documentation or clearing agreements
• Demonstrated experience working closely with the business and cross-functional teams (Trading, Engineering, and Risk) to build new financial products, solve complex jurisdictional issues, and strategize for scale
• You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :)