Attorney Advisor (International)

Justia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Justia, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks an attorney with a JD and active bar membership in good standing.

The role requires at least four years of relevant legal experience after law school and a strong background in research, analysis, and writing. Candidates should be knowledgeable about commodities law, international law, financial markets, corporate and administrative law, and derivatives markets including futures, options, and swaps.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership in good standing.
• Proof of bar membership required before entry on duty.
• At least 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school.
• Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, international law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.
• Knowledge of derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swap markets, and clearing for these markets.
• Relevant experience counted after graduation from law school; pre-degree government or private sector experience does not count.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated skill in research and analysis of complex legal issues, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

J.D.

Bar admission

Job description

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. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty)

AND

CT-14: At least 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school.

Examples of relevant legal experience include:

• Demonstrated skill in research and analysis of complex legal issues, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, international law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.
• Knowledge of derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swap markets, and clearing for these markets.

Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a 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.