Assistant General Counsel – Derivatives, Regulatory Legal

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

Providing regulatory legal counsel for Kraken’s CFTC-registered entities and compliance obligations. Partnering with product and engineering to launch derivatives products while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $175,800 - $351,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as primary legal counsel for Payward’s CFTC-registered entities.
Provide legal support with respect to regulatory engagement with the CFTC and NFA.
Advise on DCM core principles and rule submission and self-certification processes.
Advise on DCO risk management standards, customer protection requirements.
Advise the FCM on customer fund segregation requirements.
Partner with product, engineering, and compliance teams to launch new derivatives products in compliance with CFTC requirements.
Monitor regulatory developments and translate their significance for the business proactively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified attorney admitted to practice law in the United States.
12+ years of experience in financial services law with a strong concentration in CFTC regulation and CEA-registered entities.
Deep substantive knowledge of the CEA and CFTC regulations.
Familiarity with CEA Section 2(c)(2)(D) and the CFTC's jurisdiction over leveraged, margined, or financed retail commodity transactions.
Direct experience advising on CFTC regulatory filings, rule submissions, or examination responses.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex regulatory relationships and multi-stakeholder workstreams.
Outstanding analytical, drafting, and organisational skills.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical product and operational guidance.
Pragmatic approach to legal and regulatory risk.
Authentic interest in crypto and digital assets.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus program
Equity program
Wellness allowance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

CFTC regulationfinancial services lawCEA regulationsregulatory filingsrule submissionsexamination responsesrisk management standardscustomer protection requirementscustomer fund segregationderivatives products compliance

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdrafting skillsorganisational skillsability to manage complex relationshipsmulti-stakeholder managementtranslating regulatory requirementspragmatic approach to riskinterest in cryptointerest in digital assets

Certifications

qualified attorneyadmitted to practice law in the United States