Attorney Advisor

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks an attorney for the Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent will advise on regulatory enforcement actions, litigation, and internal compliance matters, drawing on a J.D. and active bar membership.

Qualified applicants must have at least 4 years of post-law-school legal experience and meet all CT-14 requirements by closing date. This is a full-time position located in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Equivalent law degree

Job description

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services to the Commission, ensuring that all agency actions comply with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and related regulations. OGC represents the Commission in federal courts and before administrative bodies in litigation involving enforcement appeals, challenges to Commission actions, derivatives industry bankruptcies, employment matters, and other administrative proceedings.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following:

• J.D.; 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.

AND

CT-14:

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or an equivalent law degree,
2. Active bar membership and in good standing,
3. At least 4 years of relevant legal experience obtained after graduation from law school.

Relevant legal experience is defined as experience as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal work that is obtained after graduating from law school. Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.