Regulatory Attorney

About the Company

Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teams
• Advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC and Securities Exchange Commission regulations to exchange and clearing organization operations
• Analyze legal issues related to CFTC-regulated prediction markets
• Draft and review contract self-certifications and other regulatory filings
• Draft and negotiate participation agreements
• Draft comment letters, no-action requests, and interpretive submissions
• Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations
• Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends
• Advise on exchange and clearinghouse rulebook development
• Collaborate with Compliance and Surveillance teams
• Support development of internal policies and procedures
• Support litigation strategy

Requirements

• J.D. and active U.S. bar membership
• 3–7 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and related market structure
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Strong judgment and ability to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CFTC processes
• Familiarity with prediction markets
• Experience with FCMs and IBs
• Interest in emerging technologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
• 401k match
• Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories