Attorney Advisor (Senior Assistant General Counsel)

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

Job summary

The Office of the General Counsel at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks a highly qualified attorney to advise on litigation, rulemaking, and interpretation of the Commodity Exchange Act. The role emphasizes handling complex legal issues arising in enforcement and regulatory contexts.

Candidates must hold a J.D., be admitted to a bar in good standing, and have five years of relevant experience after graduation.

Qualifications

• All applicants must possess a J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico; proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.
• CT-15 level requires 5 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school, with at least one year at a level of responsibility comparable to the next lower federal service level.

Responsibilities

• Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerks, or other legal experience obtained after graduation from a law school; work prior to law school does not count.
• Handle complex legal issues related to the enforcement and regulation of the Commodity Exchange Act within the Office of the General Counsel.

Skills

Bar membership in good standing

Education

J.D.

Job description

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) serves as legal advisor to the CFTC’s Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director, and the Agency as a whole. OGC's legal advice includes, but is not limited to, areas such as Agency litigation, statutory and regulatory interpretation, rulemaking, analyses of proposed legislation, and other legal issues arising in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Commission’s implementing regulations.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicantsmust 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-15 level:

Candidates with a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar membership and5years of relevant legal experienceafter completion of law school.At least one year of this experience must have been at a level of responsibility and difficulty to that of the position at the next lower level in the federal service (e.g., GS/CT-14) and clearly demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties to deal withcases characterized by complex legal or factual issues.

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.