Regulatory Attorney
Polymarket
Regulatory Attorney at Polymarket is a full time role based in New York, NY, United States. It was published on 30 March 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Regulatory Attorney |
|---|---|
| Company | Polymarket |
| Location | New York, NY, United States |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Published | 30 March 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
About Polymarket
Polymarket 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 role
We 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 do
- Provide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teams
- Advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC and Securities Exchange Commission regulations to exchange and clearing organization operations
- Analyze legal issues related to CFTC-regulated prediction markets
- Draft and review contract self-certifications and other regulatory filings
- Draft and negotiate participation agreements
- Draft comment letters, no-action requests, and interpretive submissions
- Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations
- Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends
- Advise on exchange and clearinghouse rulebook development
- Collaborate with Compliance and Surveillance teams
- Support development of internal policies and procedures
- Support litigation strategy
What we're looking for
- J.D. and active U.S. bar membership
- 3–7 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC regulations, and related market structure
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Strong judgment and ability to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with CFTC processes (preferred)
- Familiarity with prediction markets (preferred)
- Experience with FCMs and IBs (preferred)
- Interest in emerging technologies (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary & equity
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
- 401k match
- Hardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories
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