CME Group · 1 day ago
Director & Associate General Counsel - FCM
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$172K/yr - $286K/yr
4+ years expCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, and they are seeking a visionary leader to join their Compliance and Legal team as Director & Associate General Counsel responsible for FCM legal activities. This role involves providing legal and regulatory guidance on futures and swaps trading, drafting and reviewing agreements, and collaborating with internal teams on complex regulatory matters.
FinanceFinancial ServicesMarketplaceStock Exchanges
Responsibilities
Provide legal and regulatory guidance on issues related to futures and swaps trading, including retail customers, options, binary options and futures trading, order routing, margin requirements, and market data displays
Interpret and advise on compliance with rules and regulations from the CFTC, NFA, exchanges and other applicable laws
Draft, review, and revise client-facing agreements, disclosures, disclaimers, governance documents, marketing, and educational content
Advise the development and rollout of new trading products and services
Assist with regulatory inquiries, examinations, and investigations, as well as client arbitration and litigation matters
Review and update client agreements, forms, and applications
Assess the impact of new and amended industry rules and regulatory developments and contribute to the implementation of and compliance with regulatory changes
Respond to client- and platform-related issues, including customer complaints
Participate in internal working groups and governance forums to provide advice and documentary support
Contribute to the development of client strategy on commodities regulation and related matters
Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas and jurisdictions on complex regulatory matters
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with superior academic credentials
Member in good standing of a state bar
At least 4-5 years of legal experience in FCM regulation within the financial services industry, private practice, and/or a relevant regulatory agency or self-regulatory organization
Strong subject matter knowledge of aspects of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC Regulations and NFA and exchange rules
Experience working with swaps and derivatives documentation and regulation
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Proven organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work independently to solve problems, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork, influence decision-making, and maintain effective working relationships with internal colleagues, external clients, and regulators
Ability to identify issues and assist in the development of remedial enhancements, including with respect to form agreements, policies, procedures, and control processes
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfort working collaboratively with various internal business, technology, operations, compliance, and risk teams across departments
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan
Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
Paid time off
Mental health benefit
Company
CME Group
CME Group is a diverse derivatives marketplace that manages risk and capture opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Google
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2002-12-06IPO
Leadership Team
Lynne Fitzpatrick
President and CFO
Julie Holzrichter
Chief Operating Officer
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