Career Center
Posted: 28-Jun-23
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: $160,831 - $272,100 per year
Categories:
Position: GENERAL ATTORNEY
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $160,831 - $272,100 per year
Open & closing dates: 06/26/2023 to 07/17/2023
Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/733794300
Summary
The Legal Policy 3 (LP3) Group in the Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice to the Commission, individual
Commissioners, and the divisions and offices concerning securities laws, administrative law, and other applicable legal authorities. The LP3 Group analyzes regulatory recommendations to the Commission, primarily from the Division of Corporation Finance and the Office of the Chief Accountant, and advises on matters involving disclosures and accounting standards.
Conditions of Employment
CITIZENSHIP: This position is open to US Citizens.
You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree.
You must be an active member of the bar in good standing
Typical duties include:
At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.
This position serves as a Senior Special Counsel for Corporation Finance within Legal Policy 3, responsible for providing high-level assistance, particularly in the areas of public company disclosure and administrative law matters.
Provides expert legal advice and assistance orally and in writing to Office of the General Counsel management and staff, the Chair's office, individual commissioners, and other attorneys and specialists in Commission divisions and offices whose work has broad legal implications pertaining to the federal securities laws and other areas of law, such as administrative law.
Reviews and provides feedback on rule releases drafted by other offices or divisions of the Commission, particularly from the Division of Corporation Finance, and provides general legal support to other offices as needed.
Addresses novel or complex matters involving the registration and reporting obligations applicable to issuers of securities, including matters involved in drafting, interpreting or applying legislation, regulations, orders, or other legal instruments.
Works independently and coordinates with other attorneys to provide oral and written advice under tight rulemaking deadlines and to resolve effectively and efficiently numerous complex issues.
Assists the General Counsel with special projects, while keeping supervisors informed.
Demonstrates the ability to independently organize work, set priorities, accomplish work objectives, including in ambiguous or unclear situations, and determine short-term or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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-16: Applicant must have at least four years post-J.D experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as memoranda, correspondence, and orders, which also includes at least three years:
Interpreting the federal securities laws, with an emphasis on familiarity with the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
Providing comprehensive and high quality legal research and analysis of complex issues often under tight deadlines; and
Conveying legal analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations.
Additional information and the link to the application can be found here:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/733794300
