Corporate Counsel, Prediction Markets

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main legal partner for DKeX and associated regulated exchange and clearing projects.

• Provide counsel to business stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters related to the Commodity Exchange Act and the regulations set by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

• Create, review, and maintain exchange rules, policies, governance documents, and other legal materials that support the functioning and advancement of regulated market infrastructure.

• Offer legal advice on regulatory filings, rule submissions, and additional matters that facilitate the ongoing operations of DKeX and its related regulated exchange and clearing initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with teams across Product, Engineering, Market Operations, Compliance, Finance, Information Technology, and other cross-functional areas to aid in the development, launch, and management of regulated products and services.

• Keep track of legislative, regulatory, and industry changes impacting derivatives markets and inform internal stakeholders about emerging legal risks, obligations, and opportunities.

• Oversee outside counsel and coordinate legal assistance on specialized regulatory issues when necessary.

• Create practical legal guidance, scalable processes, and internal resources that enable business teams to make well-informed decisions while ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution with outstanding academic achievements.

• Minimum of five years of legal experience, preferably a blend of law firm, in-house, or governmental/regulatory experience.

• Background in advising clients on financial services regulation, derivatives markets, exchange regulation, or other highly regulated sectors.

• Proven ability to dissect complex regulatory frameworks and deliver practical, business-focused legal counsel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of elucidating intricate legal concepts to both technical and non-legal audiences.

• A sense of curiosity, sound judgment, and a thoughtful approach to addressing unique legal and regulatory challenges.

• A collaborative attitude, strong ownership mentality, and the capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment while supporting innovative products.

• Preference for experience advising a Designated Contract Market, Derivatives Clearing Organization, futures commission merchant, broker-dealer, exchange, or financial regulatory agency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus

• Equity

• Benefits as applicable