Latham Watkins

Advocates Legal Recruiting • New York, NY

18h

About The Position

A top AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Financial Regulatory and Derivatives practice in New York.
This role sits at the intersection of transactional derivatives work and evolving regulatory frameworks.
You will advise investment managers, financial institutions, and emerging companies on:
• Dodd-Frank, CFTC, and SEC regulatory requirements
• Commodities, futures, and swaps transactions
• ISDA-based documentation
• FX, credit, and rates derivatives
• FinTech and crypto-related trading structures
The practice covers the full transaction lifecycle, from structuring and negotiation through regulatory risk management.
This role fits a mid-level associate who wants both transactional reps and regulatory depth.
The broader platform advises major banks, funds, and global market participants on complex structured products and cross-border derivatives matters.
You will work closely with regulatory, enforcement, and transactional partners, gaining perspective that extends beyond pure documentation.
For associates who want to build a long-term derivatives practice with real market exposure, this is a strong platform.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with derivatives or commodities transactions
• Familiarity with CFTC and SEC regulatory regimes
• Experience drafting and negotiating ISDA and related documentation
• Interest in expanding into adjacent asset classes and emerging products

Responsibilities

• Advise investment managers, financial institutions, and emerging companies on Dodd-Frank, CFTC, and SEC regulatory requirements
• Advise investment managers, financial institutions, and emerging companies on commodities, futures, and swaps transactions
• Advise investment managers, financial institutions, and emerging companies on ISDA-based documentation
• Advise investment managers, financial institutions, and emerging companies on FX, credit, and rates derivatives
• Advise investment managers, financial institutions, and emerging companies on FinTech and crypto-related trading structures
• Structuring and negotiation through regulatory risk management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed