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March 19, 2026

Litigation and CFTC Regulatory Mid-Level Associate

BankingCommoditiesCompliance/RegulatoryLitigation
Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP

Chicago

Litigation and CFTC Regulatory Mid-Level Associate

Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings LLPChicago

Practice area

Banking · Commodities · Compliance/Regulatory · Litigation

PQE

3-5 years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Role: Mid-Level Associate on the firm's Litigation team.
  • Required Experience: 3-5 years of litigation practice.
  • Specialized Expertise: Significant experience with the CFTC and Commodity Exchange Act is essential.
  • Work Focus: Advise CFTC-regulated clients, including those in the crypto and prediction markets.
  • Matter Types: Handle a variety of matters including litigation, enforcement, regulatory guidance, and strategic advice.
  • Eligible Backgrounds: Candidates from other law firms, the CFTC, or CFTC-regulated entities are encouraged to apply.
  • Location Options: This position is open in Washington D.C., Chicago, New York, Houston, Dallas, or any California office.
  • Bar Admission: Must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing in the jurisdiction where hired.
  • Annual Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $260,000 to $390,000, with actual pay varying based on experience.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Sohail Khan joined Paul Hastings LLP's Chicago office in the Real Estate group.

    Priya really went above and beyond as a recruiter. In one of the toughest real estate lateral markets in recent history, Priya guided me through the extremely choppy waters to landing at a top firm in my city of choice. Priya is organized, thorough, responsive and has deep relationships with top firms’ recruiting departments. She keeps a constantly updated list of firms which you have applied to and garners feedback from interviews to help you improve, constantly tweaking your resume for each position you apply to. She also takes your calls at all hours, even late at night before interviews to help you prepare. 5/5 I highly recommend.

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Sohail Khan

    Paul Hastings LLP • Chicago
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Joseph Wharton joined Paul Hastings LLP's Chicago office in the Acquisition Finance group.

    Working with Vijay was a revelation to me of what a recruiter can do. I was not expecting to make a change from my in-house position, but when Vijay reached out to me, I was struck by his professionalism, outside-of-the-box thinking, proactive approach, and can-do attitude. He is a good listener and asks insightful questions, all in the service of learning more about the person he is working with and determining what opportunities are available and are a good fit. By pairing his considerable interpersonal skills with his extensive knowledge of the legal market, Vijay was able to find strong and viable opportunities in private practice that I had not thought about or considered. But that’s not all Vijay did. He immediately got to work reaching out to his network, helping me to prepare for interviews, and providing useful background information on the firms and the attorneys that I met with. Our frequent conversations were particularly helpful as I was a non-traditional candidate, moving from an in-house position back into Big Law. He completely understood what I was looking for in terms of firm culture, practice group fit, and the type of work I want to do. He understood all of this because he knows how to ask questions, elicit information, and set and adjust strategy based on that conversation. Also noteworthy is that at all times he kept me fully informed of his efforts. Among many positive qualities, Vijay is an excellent communicator. Finally, Vijay’s efforts did not end with the offer, as he worked with me and advocated on my behalf to achieve the best possible fit and set up the transition from my in-house role to private practice. I give my highest and best recommendation of Vijay for anyone looking into making a career move in the legal field, whether it be a traditional or non-traditional move. I am very glad to have worked with him, and very grateful for his efforts and helping me find my current position.

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Joseph Wharton

    Paul Hastings LLP • Chicago

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Sohail Khan joined Paul Hastings LLP's Chicago office in the Real Estate group.

    Priya really went above and beyond as a recruiter. In one of the toughest real estate lateral markets in recent history, Priya guided me through the extremely choppy waters to landing at a top firm in my city of choice. Priya is organized, thorough, responsive and has deep relationships with top firms’ recruiting departments. She keeps a constantly updated list of firms which you have applied to and garners feedback from interviews to help you improve, constantly tweaking your resume for each position you apply to. She also takes your calls at all hours, even late at night before interviews to help you prepare. 5/5 I highly recommend.

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Sohail Khan

    Paul Hastings LLP • Chicago
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Joseph Wharton joined Paul Hastings LLP's Chicago office in the Acquisition Finance group.

    Working with Vijay was a revelation to me of what a recruiter can do. I was not expecting to make a change from my in-house position, but when Vijay reached out to me, I was struck by his professionalism, outside-of-the-box thinking, proactive approach, and can-do attitude. He is a good listener and asks insightful questions, all in the service of learning more about the person he is working with and determining what opportunities are available and are a good fit. By pairing his considerable interpersonal skills with his extensive knowledge of the legal market, Vijay was able to find strong and viable opportunities in private practice that I had not thought about or considered. But that’s not all Vijay did. He immediately got to work reaching out to his network, helping me to prepare for interviews, and providing useful background information on the firms and the attorneys that I met with. Our frequent conversations were particularly helpful as I was a non-traditional candidate, moving from an in-house position back into Big Law. He completely understood what I was looking for in terms of firm culture, practice group fit, and the type of work I want to do. He understood all of this because he knows how to ask questions, elicit information, and set and adjust strategy based on that conversation. Also noteworthy is that at all times he kept me fully informed of his efforts. Among many positive qualities, Vijay is an excellent communicator. Finally, Vijay’s efforts did not end with the offer, as he worked with me and advocated on my behalf to achieve the best possible fit and set up the transition from my in-house role to private practice. I give my highest and best recommendation of Vijay for anyone looking into making a career move in the legal field, whether it be a traditional or non-traditional move. I am very glad to have worked with him, and very grateful for his efforts and helping me find my current position.

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Joseph Wharton

    Paul Hastings LLP • Chicago