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WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 13 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package— base salary, bonus and benefits —for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Futures & Derivatives practice is seeking an experienced counsel or senior associate with at least seven 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.

Qualified candidates will have experience in 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 investigations, enforcement matters, and civil litigation.

Job Requirements:

• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• At least seven years of experience in futures and derivatives legal position.
• Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Direct applications only. Search Firm submissions will not be accepted.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.