Attorney

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 195,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A regulatory body for municipal securities is seeking an experienced attorney at the Director or Associate Director level to develop compliance and educational resources, and manage rulemaking processes. Candidates must have a JD, be an active bar member, and possess at least six years of legal experience in securities markets. The role is full-time and based in Washington, DC, offering a salary range of $195,000 - $250,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years legal experience related to securities markets.
• Experience with municipal securities market and self-regulatory functions required.
• Director candidates must have experience leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on regulations affecting the municipal securities market.
• Prepare and review legal memoranda for Senior Staff.
• Supervise and collaborate with other attorneys on rulemaking projects.
• Engage with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance consistency.
• Lead and deliver training for examining authorities.

Skills

Advanced legal research

Writing skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

JD and active member of a state bar

Job description

Pay Range

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board: $195,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Position Overview

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) seeks an experienced attorney for its Market Regulation Department to serve at the Director or Associate Director level. The role involves identifying and presenting strategic solutions and proposals for changes to MSRB rules and interpretations, eliminating unnecessary regulation, adopting new rules, and developing compliance and educational resources for regulated broker‑dealers and municipal advisors. The goal is to protect investors, municipal entities and the public interest while facilitating a fair and efficient municipal securities market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to develop knowledge of laws, rules and other regulatory matters affecting the MSRB and the municipal securities market.
• Prepare and review memoranda to the Senior Staff and Board of Directors ensuring high‑quality legal work that is clear, effective, and ready for oral presentation.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert within the MSRB and externally on several subject areas related to MSRB rules and initiatives.
• May supervise other attorneys and work with senior attorneys to incorporate industry views, drafting and reviewing materials related to rulemaking, compliance and educational resources.
• Engage in and manage rulemaking projects effectively under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and MSRB policies, from initial formulation through Board of Directors consideration and filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Draft and supervise drafting of documents at all stages of the rulemaking process, including memoranda, public comment requests, analyses of comment letters, regulatory notices, rule language, interpretive guidance, and compliance resources.
• Engage and coordinate with the SEC, FINRA and federal banking regulators to maintain regulatory consistency.
• Lead development and deliver training for examining authorities as a subject‑matter expert.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

JD and active member of a state bar with at least 6 years (minimum of 8 for Director role) legal experience related to securities markets, including experience specifically with the municipal securities market and/or self‑regulatory functions. Candidates should exhibit advanced legal research and writing skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong public speaking ability, and sound judgment. Director candidates must have experience leading projects, public speaking, and managing colleagues or cross‑functional teams.

Our Values

Integrity – Honesty and consistency are core to our values. We treat all individuals with respect and foster a culture of innovation, purpose and inclusion.

Teamwork – We collaborate enthusiastically to achieve common goals and exhibit personal drive and resilience in challenging circumstances.

Trust – We believe in the reliability, competency and honesty of our colleagues, building strong relationships as the foundation for interactions.

Strive for Excellence – We deliver high‑quality, impactful work, continuously building knowledge, developing skills and overcoming obstacles to serve the municipal market.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Other

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance