Attorney (Strategic Projects - Policy and Compliance)

Federal Bureau of Investigation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of General Counsel, Strategic Projects Law Unit (SPLU) within the National Security & Cyber Law Branch (NSCLB) in Washington, DC, supports complex policy and compliance efforts at the nexus of technology, national security, and law. Qualified candidates will hold a law degree from an ABA-accredited school and be an active bar member.

GS-13 requires 1.5+ years post-J.D. experience; GS-14 requires 2.5+ years; GS-15 requires 4+ years of post-J.D.

Qualifications

• Must possess a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member of the bar.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Strategic Projects Law Unit (SPLU), part of the National Security & Cyber Law Branch (NSCLB) within the FBI's Office of General Counsel, handles complex policy and compliance matters at the intersection of technology, national security, and law. SPLU attorneys advise on issues involving national security, cyber operations, foreign intelligence collection, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

BASIC REQUIREMENT

ALL Applicants must possess a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).

• GS-13: Applicants applying for the GS 13 must also have 1.5 years or more post J.D. legal experience.
• GS-14: Applicants applying for the GS 14 must also have 2.5 years or more post J.D. legal experience.
• GS-15: Applicants applying for the GS 15 must also have 4 or more years post J.D. legal experience.