Regulatory Attorney

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 Regulatory Attorney with 3–7 years of experience to support legal and regulatory strategy for a 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 CFTC.

What You'll Do

Provide daily support to Legal, Compliance, and Markets teams

Advise on the application of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC and SEC 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

(Plus) Experience with CFTC processes

(Plus) Familiarity with prediction markets

(Plus) Experience with FCMs and IBs

(Plus) Interest in emerging technologies

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Unlimited PTO

Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage

401k match

Hardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories

Pay Transparency

Base salary range: $250,000 to $340,000 annually, plus equity and benefits.

This range reflects a good-faith estimate for this position. Experience levels vary widely within a title here, so please reach out even if your expectations fall outside it. We're always happy to chat.