Paralegal

Overview

This role involves serving as a Paralegal within the Legal Department of a rapidly growing financial market organization specializing in prediction markets. The position supports legal and compliance teams by managing regulatory filings, documentation, and project coordination related to CFTC-regulated activities.

Responsibilities

Regulatory and Legal Support

• Draft, edit, and coordinate initial drafts of CFTC filings for Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) entities, including rule submissions, notifications, and periodic reports.
• Maintain calendars and project trackers for CFTC filings and responses.
• Manage legal administrative tasks such as maintaining the Rulebook, tracking amendments, and ensuring version control.
• Research and summarize relevant CFTC rules, no-action letters, and guidance applicable to operations.

Project Management

• Develop project plans, timelines, and status reports for Legal and Compliance initiatives.
• Track deliverables and follow up with stakeholders across teams to ensure timely execution.
• Manage document repositories and templates for consistent use across teams.
• Support cross-functional working groups for regulatory submissions and governance reviews.

Compliance Collaboration

• Work closely with Compliance to cite Rulebook and Customer Agreement provisions in responses to customer complaints or inquiries.
• Assist in preparing internal documentation for regulatory audits, training programs, and policy updates.
• Maintain reference materials linking customer communications, rule citations, and procedural documents.

Presentation and Reporting

• Create and maintain decks, reports, and presentations for Legal and Compliance leadership.
• Support preparation of materials for regulatory meetings, internal briefings, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with visual formatting and consistency across team deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certification or J.D. coursework preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal operations professional in a regulated financial, fintech, or exchange environment.
• Familiarity with CFTC regulations, DCM/DCO filings, or similar regulatory frameworks strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, and project management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, including deck creation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys and compliance professionals shaping U.S. regulatory innovation.
• Hands-on exposure to market regulation, clearing operations, and product compliance.

Location

Not specified.