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Associate – Commodities & Derivatives Regulation and Enforcement
📍 Location: New York, NY
📅 Experience Level: 5 years minimu,
🏛️ Practice Area: Corporate – Commodities and Derivatives
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level associate to join its Commodities and Derivatives Regulation and Enforcement Practice in the firm’s New York office.
💼 About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading financial regulatory and derivatives group advising top-tier investment managers, financial institutions, and FinTech/crypto innovators. The role covers both regulatory and transactional matters, including:
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Compliance with Dodd-Frank, CFTC, and SEC regulations
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Structuring and negotiating derivatives transactions involving commodities, interest rate swaps, FX, and credit derivatives
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Advising on futures and emerging areas such as crypto trading platforms and digital asset compliance
✅ What We're Looking For:
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3 years of experience with commodities, futures, or derivatives transactions
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Strong transactional background; regulatory experience a plus
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Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility to waive in
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A desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced practice focused on cutting-edge financial products
💡 Attorneys with a solid transactional foundation who are looking to expand into complex regulatory matters are highly encouraged to apply.