Market Abuse Unit Attorney

U.S.-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, Market Abuse Unit is seeking a General Attorney to investigate and prosecute matters involving large-scale abusive market practices by institutions and professionals. Applicants must meet J.D.

or LL.B. and active bar membership requirements, and fulfill extensive qualification criteria. This role emphasizes legal analysis, investigation, and applying federal securities laws, with a focus on building and presenting strong

Qualifikationen

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required and active bar membership in any state, DC, or Puerto Rico.
• Minimum experience includes post-J.D. practice with legal analysis and filings.
• Experience with federal securities laws and investigations emphasized.

Aufgaben

• Investigate and prosecute matters involving large-scale abusive market practices.
• Apply knowledge of federal securities laws to cases.
• Prepare legal documents, such as dispositions, pleadings, and motions.
• Develop and manage evidentiary records and case files.

Kenntnisse

Legal Research

Legal Analysis

Case Management

Critical Thinking

Record Development

Ausbildung

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Bar admission in US

Jobbeschreibung

The Division of Enforcement, Market Abuse Unit (MAU) is seeking a General Attorney(Market Abuse Unit Attorney). As a Market Abuse Unit Attorney, you will investigate and prosecute matters involving large-scale abusive market practices by institutions, market professionals, and other individuals that harm or threaten the fair and efficient operation of securities markets. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following:

• J.D. or LL.B. degree --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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-13: Applicant must have at least two years post J.D. identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least one year:

1. Analyzing legal and/or factual issues, or conducting significant investigations or litigation; AND
2. Applying knowledge of federal securities laws.

SK-14: Applicant must have at least three years post J.D. independently identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least two years:

1. Applying Federal securities laws, rules and regulations; AND
2. Conducting investigations, civil cases or administrative proceedings; AND
3. Applying knowledge of the securities market.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES:

Competency 1: Legal Analysis: Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.

Competency 2: Development and Use of Record: Strategically collects, analyzes, and organizes an evidentiary record.

Competency 3: Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

Competency 4: Case Management: Manages cases efficiently using best practices.