Attorney Advisor

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Attorney Advisor (Market Review Branch)

Description

This position serves as a senior Attorney Advisor in the Division of Market Oversight’s Market Review Branch, supporting review of applications for Commission designation and registration of derivative trading facilities. You will analyze and assess application requirements and core principles against the Commodity Exchange Act, Commission regulations, and policies, including compliance reviews of rule submissions and product filings. You will also participate in rulemakings and draft regulatory and policy documents for Commission adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead attorney on interdivisional teams reviewing applications from trading facilities seeking registration/designation or assigned projects

• Assess application requirements and core principles under Commission regulations and policies

• Review applications from designated contract markets (DCMs) and swap execution facilities (SEFs), ensuring statutory and regulatory deadlines are met

• Review proposed market-related rules for approval/certification and confirm compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission rules and policies

• Review product filings for compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act, Commission regulations, and internal policies

• Address legal and policy issues related to futures and swap trading and the Commission’s oversight program for regulated exchanges

• Draft and formulate regulations, no-action letters, policy statements, and guidance for market-related issues in coordination with Division leadership

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Favorable background/security investigation

• Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state/territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico (proof required before entry on duty)

• J.D. degree and/or LLM equivalent

• Relevant post-J.D. legal practice experience (grade-dependent; work in law school does not count)

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for you and your family (eligibility depends on position type and full-time/part-time/intermittent status).