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Attorney Advisor

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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Summary

The Division of Market Oversight supports the CFTC's mission to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation. The Division regulates derivative trade execution exchanges and swap data repositories.

Summary

The Division of Market Oversight supports the CFTC's mission to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation. The Division regulates derivative trade execution exchanges and swap data repositories.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/03/2026 to 03/17/2026

Salary $180,060 to - $264,489 per year Pay scale & grade CT 14

Location

Washington, DC

few vacancies

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

14

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)

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* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes - This position is in the bargaining unit.

Announcement number CFTC-DMO
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Applications accepted from all US Citizens. This position is located in Washington, DC.

Duties

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This position serves as senior Attorney Advisor in the Division of Market Oversight in the Market Review Branch. The Market Review Branch analyzes applications for Commission designation and registration of derivative trading facilities such as Designated Contract Markets and Swap Execution Facilities. The Market Review Branch is also responsible for reviewing of rule submissions by those registered entities to confirm compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

The Market Review Branch also participates in rule makings pertinent to the work of the Branch. Major duties may include:

* Serves as a lead attorney working on interdivisional teams in their review of applications by trading facilities seeking to become registered or designated entities or for undertaking other significant projects as assigned;

* Responsible for the assessment of application requirements and core principles and the Commission's regulations and policies;

* Reviews applications by trading facilities seeking to become registered entities, either DCMs or SEFs, and meeting specified statutory and regulatory deadlines;

* Reviews market-related proposed rules for approval and/or certification submitted by registered entities and ensuring such rule filings are compliant with the Act, Commission regulations and policies;

* Addresses legal and policy issues related to futures and swap trading and the Commissions' oversight program for regulated exchanges; and

* Drafts and formulates regulations, no-action letters, policy statements, and guidance of market-related issues for adoption by the Commission in coordination with the Director and Chief Counsel of the Division of Market Oversight.

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Conditions of employment

* U.S. Citizenship

* Favorable Background/Security Investigation

* Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

* May be subject to a two-year trial period.

* Must be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as JD and/or LLM equivalent and Bar membership information (institution name, state for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will result in an incomplete application.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:
All applicants must possess the following:

* J.D.; and

* Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the…