Regulatory Attorney
Company websitepolymarket.com (Polymarket, opens in new tab)
Base salary $250K to $340K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY
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- LocationNew York, NY
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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.
Source: Polymarket on Ashby · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($250,000) is above 87% of the 253 Legal roles in New York listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $180,000; the middle half runs from $137,339 to $218,592.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingRegulatory Attorney$250K to $340K
Staff Backend Engineer$250K to $400K
Lead, FCM Legal$250K to $340K
Head of Retention$250K to $300K
Staff Android Engineer$250K to $500K
Staff Software Engineer, Mission Control$250K to $500K
Head of User Acquisition$250K to $280K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Attorney (this listing) | $250K - $340K |
| Staff Backend Engineer | $250K - $400K |
| Lead, FCM Legal | $250K - $340K |
| Head of Retention | $250K - $300K |
| Staff Android Engineer | $250K - $500K |
| Staff Software Engineer, Mission Control | $250K - $500K |
| Head of User Acquisition | $250K - $280K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-03-30
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: New York
USD 250,000 – 340,000 · 1 YEAR · Salary
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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