Regulatory Attorney

About PolymarketPolymarket 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. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.We're growing fast – both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.About the roleWe are seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Attorney with 3–7 years of experience to support legal and regulatory strategy for a cutting-edge U.S., CFTC-regulated exchange (DCM) and clearing organization (DCO) operating within the federal commodity derivatives regulatory framework.This role is ideal for a lawyer with experience in derivatives, exchange and clearing regulation, or financial market structure who is interested in working at the forefront of event contracts and emerging markets. The position will involve direct engagement with regulators, including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).What you'll doProvide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teamsAdvise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC and Securities Exchange Commission regulations to exchange and clearing organization operationsAnalyze legal issues related to CFTC-regulated prediction marketsDraft and review contract self-certifications and other regulatory filingsDraft and negotiate participation agreementsDraft comment letters, no-action requests, and interpretive submissionsPrepare responses to regulatory inquiries and examinationsMonitor regulatory developments and enforcement trendsAdvise on exchange and clearinghouse rulebook developmentCollaborate with Compliance and Surveillance teams