Attorney-Adviser - Senior Counsel

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC seeks an Attorney-Adviser (Senior Counsel) to join the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB). The role involves advising on securities law as applied to small businesses, their investors, and intermediaries, with opportunities to influence capital formation policy.

The position requires a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership in good standing, plus at least three years post-J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, DC, or Puerto Rico (proof required before entry).

Responsibilities

• Identify legal documents such as securities filings and related disclosure.
• Assist small businesses, investors, or intermediaries with compliance obligations under federal securities laws.
• Interpret rules under the Securities Acts as they apply to small businesses raising capital.
• Develop resolutions to problems in capital raising or market activity under federal securities laws.

Skills

Legal analysis

Policy analysis

Outreach and education

Teamwork

Workload management

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Bar membership in good standing (US/DC/PR)

Job description

If selected, you will serve as an Attorney-Adviser (Attorney-Adviser - Senior Counsel), SK-0905-14 in the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) in Washington, DC. As an Attorney-Adviser - Senior Counsel, you will join a well-respected team that advances the interests of small businesses, from startups to small public companies, and their investors at the SEC and in the capital markets. Applicants 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) years of post J.D. work experience independently identifying legal documents, such as securities filings and associated disclosure, stock purchase or similar acquisition agreements, private placement memoranda, contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least two (2) years of experience:

1. Assisting small businesses, small business investors, or their intermediaries with compliance obligations under the federal securities laws; AND
2. Interpreting rules under the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 as they apply to small businesses raising capital, their investors, or their intermediaries;
3. Developing resolutions to problems or obstacles that may arise in the course of capital raising or other market activity under the federal securities laws.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES:

• Legal and Policy Analysis: Applies legal expertise and knowledge of industry issues and current topics to review and draft materials and recommendations.
• Outreach and Education: Engages with a broad range of audiences and stakeholders, educating them on complex legal concepts and market trends.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.
• Workload Management: Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.