Legal (Market Contracts)

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential financial exchange in their search for a Legal Associate focused on market contracts. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of regulatory compliance, derivatives law, and innovative financial products in a fast-moving environment.

Our client operates in a specialized regulatory space where precision and business judgment are equally critical. You'll be responsible for the legal frameworks that govern trading activity—from contract specifications and rulebooks to clearing documentation and participant agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and refine contracts governing market operations, including event contract specifications, trading terms, clearing documentation, and participant agreements
• Collaborate with Product and Risk teams to ensure market structures meet business objectives and regulatory standards
• Build standardized templates and rulebooks to streamline new market launches
• Ensure all market contracts comply with CFTC regulations and applicable federal law
• Work with compliance to incorporate rule changes, disclosure requirements, and governance standards into contractual frameworks
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting event contracts and derivatives markets
• Partner with business teams on agreements with institutional traders, liquidity providers, and vendors
• Translate complex regulatory concepts into clear guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Develop scalable systems for contract lifecycle management
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across trading agreements

What We're Looking For

• J.D. and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2–4+ years of legal experience, ideally at a mid- or large-sized law firm practicing commercial law, or in-house practicing law related to financial markets and regulatory affairs
• Strong foundation in drafting and negotiating contracts that govern markets, trading, or financial products
• Familiarity with CFTC regulations and the legal framework for event contracts, derivatives, or exchange-traded products
• Detail-oriented with pragmatic judgment and comfort working in fast-moving environments where law, markets, and innovation intersect
• Candidates with experience in the prediction market industry are especially encouraged to apply

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screen to understand your experience and goals. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication should flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a coordinated and professional process.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai will be competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the specialized nature of this role and market rates for legal professionals with derivatives and regulatory expertise.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.