About this role
Job SummaryThe Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking General Attorneys (Senior Counsels - Legal Review) to provide legal analysis and advice on federal securities laws and support reviews involving the Division of Investment Management or Trading and Markets. The positions are within the Administrative Law and Legal Review Group in Washington, D.C.
QualificationsApplicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND-- Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-14: Applicant must have at least three (3) year(s) of post J.D. work experience, independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as legal memoranda and presentations, which also includes at least two (2) years: Analyzing, researching, and applying federal securities laws, such as the Exchange Act, the Advisers Act, or the Investment Company Act, or federal laws governing rulemaking; AND Conveying analysis through written and oral briefings, consultations, correspondence, or other presentations. *Experience with agency rulemaking, preferably with the Administrative Procedure Act and other federal administrative statutes applicable to agency rulemaking, is desirable. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Legal Review - Conducts analysis and reviews documents and reports for compliance with Federal law including federal securities laws and/or laws governing the rulemaking process. Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 3: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives. Competency 4: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.
Major DutiesThe Group analyzes rulemakings and other recommendations to the Commission prepared by SEC divisions and offices, including the Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, Trading and Markets, and the Office of the Chief Accountant. Attorneys coordinate with division and office leaders to identify and resolve legal issues related to agency rulemaking and other regulatory actions. These issues often involve complex and novel questions of law, and attorneys convey their analysis through written and oral consultations. If selected, you will support the work of the Group as it relates to either the Division of Investment Management or the Division of Trading and Markets. In this role as a Senior Counsel - Legal Review, you will be responsible for: Providing authoritative legal advice and assistance, both orally and in writing, to other attorneys and specialists across the Commission, including analysis of complex legal issues with broad policy implications. Reviewing and analyzing proposals for rules and regulations drafted by the Division of Investment Management or the Division of Trading and Markets. Preparing a variety of written documents to convey information and analysis, including legal memoranda. Also conveying information and analysis orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations. Advising on novel legal questions, including responding to questions concerning federal securities laws, such as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act), and the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Investment Company Act), and administrative procedure, including Administrative Procedure Act and other related laws.