Securities Attorney

U.S.-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeks a General Attorney (Securities Attorney) to help identify, analyze, and evaluate potential securities law violations based on TCRs, SARs, and other intelligence. You will prepare written analyses and findings and recommend further action or responses. Qualifications include a J.D.

or LL.B. and active bar membership, plus extensive post‑JD experience. This role supports the Division of Enforcement, Office of Market Intelligence, requiring strong legal

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Three years post-J.D. experience identifying legal issues and providing analyses.
• Three years post-J.D experience including at least two years: analyzing issues, investigations, and civil cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, analyzing, and evaluating allegations of possible securities law violations based on TCRs, SARs, and other data.
• Prepare written analyses and findings.
• Recommend potential further action or response.

Skills

Legal analysis

Investigations

Civil litigation

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The Division of Enforcement, Office of Market Intelligence (OMI) is seeking a General Attorney (Securities Attorney). As a Securities Attorney, you will assist OMI with identifying, analyzing, and evaluating allegations of possible violations of securities laws based on Tips, Complaints and Referrals (TCRs), Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and other data and intelligence, preparing written analysis and findings, and recommending potential further action or response. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

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-14: Applicant must have at least three years post-J.D experience independently identifying legal issues, 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. Analyzing complex legal and factual issues; AND
2. Conducting investigations and developing recommendations relating to violations of the federal securities law; AND
3. Conducting civil cases in United States District Courts or proceedings before administrative law judges.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES:

Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

• 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.