Counsel, Securities Law & Credit Rating Oversight

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Counsel) to join a team protecting investors and ensuring fair markets through oversight of NRSROs.

Qualified applicants have a J.D. or LL.B. and bar admission, with progressively responsible experience in securities law, regulatory analysis, and legal drafting. The role supports important policy work and requires thorough, detail-oriented work in a government environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree is required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, territory, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
• Experience with federal securities laws and SEC rulemaking is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and explain complex securities regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analyses on issues and policies related to federal securities laws and regulations.
• Draft contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions as needed.
• Advise on issues and policies related to securities regulation and enforcement.
• Support examinations and SEC goals through regulatory oversight and analysis.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Regulatory advisement

Drafting legal documents

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Counsel) to join a team protecting investors and ensuring fair markets through oversight of NRSROs.

Qualified applicants have a J.D. or LL.B. and bar admission, with progressively responsible experience in securities law, regulatory analysis, and legal drafting. The role supports important policy work and requires thorough, detail-oriented work in a government environment.