About this role
Job SummaryAs an Attorney (Bank Advisory), you will perform complex legal work which influences the operations of national banks, Federal Savings Associations (FSA), or internal OCC operations as well as counsel OCC management and staff on applicable federal laws. Chief Counsel's Office / Bank Advisory group: Washington, DC New York, NY Chicago, IL Denver, CO Dallas, TX
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: NB-V: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-IV band level or GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Experience conducting legal research or analysis in financial services law or administrative law. NB-VI: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-V band level or GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Experience conducting legal research, analysis, and preparing legal memoranda, briefs, opinions, regulations, or other legal documents in financial services law or administrative law. AND Must be an active member of the bar of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
Major DutiesAs an Attorney in the Chief Counsel's Office (CCO), you will report to an assistant manager in the Bank Advisory law unit. The Bank Advisory group serves as OCC's counsel on financial institution law and administrative law matters arising in the licensing, supervision and regulation of financial institutions including as to activities & structure, digital assets, securities and corporate practices, BSA/AML and consumer law. As an Attorney in the Bank Advisory law unit, and as assigned by your manager, you will: Research, analyze, and interpret legal matters and/or matters pertaining to financial institutions. Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, opinions, interpretive letters and briefs. Respond to telephone or written inquiries from internal and/or external stakeholders regarding legal issues. Counsel OCC management and internal or external stakeholders on legal matters and/or matters pertaining to financial institutions. Represent the legal practice and policy of the Comptroller in meetings with bank management, bank counsel, private attorneys, consumers, and other governmental agencies concerning complex legal matters.RequirementsThis position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File an OCC Financial Disclosure Form. Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues. Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities. Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information.