Counsel: Securities Policy & Research

SEC; Town of Boston (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The SEC Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD), Office of the Chief Counsel, seeks an Attorney-Adviser to help formulate investment management policy. The selectee may stay at their current duty location, and applicants must ensure all documents are submitted by the closing date. Minimum qualifications include a J.D.

or LL.B. and active bar membership in good standing. The role requires interpreting securities laws and developing policy solutions, with responsibilities spanning legal research

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, territory, DC, or Puerto Rico (proof required).
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply federal securities laws, with focus on the Investment Company Act and/or the Investment Advisers Act.
• Conduct legal research and analysis regarding the application of federal securities laws.
• Develop and recommend statutory, regulatory, or policy solutions.

Skills

Legal analysis

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Workload management

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

The SEC Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD), Office of the Chief Counsel, seeks an Attorney-Adviser to help formulate investment management policy. The selectee may stay at their current duty location, and applicants must ensure all documents are submitted by the closing date. Minimum qualifications include a J.D.

or LL.B. and active bar membership in good standing. The role requires interpreting securities laws and developing policy solutions, with responsibilities spanning legal research