Lead Financial Reporting & Accounting Unit Attorney

Securities and Exchange Commission; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Securities and Exchange Commission in Los Angeles seeks a Supervisory General Attorney for the Division of Enforcement's FRA Unit to oversee investigations into accounting and auditing standards and federal securities law disclosures.

You will supervise attorneys, develop litigation strategies, and represent the Commission in court and in administrative proceedings. A J.D. and active bar membership are required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include a J.D. or LL.B and active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience in conducting investigations or litigation and providing strategic legal recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of attorneys overseeing complex investigations into federal securities law violations.
• Leading development and execution of investigative and litigation strategies with evidence review.
• Ensuring high-quality outputs demonstrating command of accounting/auditing standards and securities laws.
• Supervising multiple investigations, setting priorities, and crafting innovative legal strategies.
• Representing the Commission in federal court litigation and administrative proceedings as needed.
• Advising Division leadership on administrative matters related to budget and unit procedures.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Investigations

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Litigation

Education

J.D. or LL.B degree

Active bar membership in good standing

Job description

Securities and Exchange Commission in Los Angeles seeks a Supervisory General Attorney for the Division of Enforcement's FRA Unit to oversee investigations into accounting and auditing standards and federal securities law disclosures.

You will supervise attorneys, develop litigation strategies, and represent the Commission in court and in administrative proceedings. A J.D. and active bar membership are required.