SAGE – CFTC Associate

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. 

• 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.

• 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.

Why Orrick:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $310,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography.   Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. 

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.  

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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