Polymarket
Lead, FCM Legal
$250K–$340K
New York · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Experience
- 3–7 years of FCM-focused legal or compliance experience in private practice, at a regulator, or in-house at a derivatives firm.
- Education
- J.D.
About the job
Own the legal and regulatory work supporting Polymarket’s FCM relationships, advising on product decisions and engaging with the CFTC and NFA.
What you'll do
- Advise product and business teams on CFTC implications; draft and negotiate customer-facing FCM agreements and disclosures.
- Prepare responses to CFTC and NFA inquiries and examinations, and draft comment letters, no-action requests, and interpretive submissions.
- Advise on FCM policies covering segregation, net capital, margin, and customer protection; track regulatory developments and support litigation strategy.
What they ask for
- J.D. and active U.S. bar membership.
- Deep working knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and NFA rules as they apply to FCMs, including segregation, net capital, and margin requirements.
- Clear, persuasive legal writing and a track record of early involvement in business and product decisions.
- Direct experience with CFTC examination or enforcement processes.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with prediction markets or event contracts.
- Interest in emerging financial technologies and market structure.
Pay
USD $250,000 to $340,000 annually (base salary)
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