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Associate A Law Firm Advises on Transactions, Litigation and Regulatory Matters 23 hours ago Menlo Park, CA 3 Years Full Time 2146 310,000 / Yearly Not Specified Share on Apply now Description:
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Orrick is seeking an Associate with significant experience in Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") regulatory matters for our dynamic and growing practice. We welcome candidates with prior law firm, in-house, or relevant regulatory agency experience. This position can be based in any of Orrick's U.S. offices, with a preference for Washington, D.C. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of CFTC-related matters, advising clients on compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA") and CFTC Regulations, engaging with new and emerging markets—including digital currency—and collaborating across practice areas on cross-disciplinary matters. Responsibilities:
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on matters relating to the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA"), CFTC Regulations, and enforcement trends. Review and analyze proposed registrants and business models for compliance with the CEA and Regulations. Engage with new and emerging verticals in adjacent or related markets, especially involving digital currency. Assist in preparing regulatory filings, including DCM, DCO, FCM, IB, SD
registration documents and no-action letters. Collaborate with colleagues on cross-disciplinary matters, including transactional, gaming, and litigation matters. Engage in client meetings, calls, and pitches. Qualifications:
At least 3 years of direct CFTC and CEA experience, preferably in the Division of Market Oversight, Market Participants Division, or Clearing and Risk Division (prior law firm, in-house, or relevant regulatory agency experience will also be considered). Firsthand experience with DCM compliance issues, including prediction markets. Fluency with digital currency regulatory matters. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills and eagerness to learn. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials. Membership to the State Bar of the state in which the candidate expects to be located is required. Experience with SEC regulations valued, but not required How to Apply:
Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter. Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact recruiting@orrick.com for agreements and login credentials. If you have any questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Forrest, Director of United States Recruiting at eforrest@orrick.com. Similar Jobs Nonprofit Associate Attorney Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP Menlo Park, CA Full Time M&A & Private Equity Associate Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP Menlo Park, CA Full Time Cyber, Privacy, & Data Innovation Litigation As... Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP Menlo Park, CA Full Time Global Employment, Immigration & Equity Compens... Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP Menlo Park, CA Full Time Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation Associate Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP Menlo Park, CA Full Time Tax Associate Attorney (Energy) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP Menlo Park, CA Full Time Energy Project Finance Associate Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP Menlo Park, CA Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Employment Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs Prosecutor Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .
