Securities Regulation Attorney II

Illinois Secretary of State; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary, located at 501 S Second St, Springfield, IL, seeks a Legal Advisor II in the Securities Department. The role supports registrations for broker-dealers, investment advisers, and salespersons, providing legal advice and drafting regulatory modifications.

Requires Illinois law license and at least one year of experience, with travel as needed. The position offers a starting salary of $5,586 per month, commensurate with experience, and is housed

Qualifications

• Requires license to practice law in Illinois and one year of professional experience.
• Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; no discrimination in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice on regulatory issues for registration of advisers, broker-dealers, and salespersons.
• Handles questions on securities filings, interstate reviews, and exemptions from registration.
• Assists in drafting modifications to laws and regulations and issues memoranda.
• Drafts interpretive/no-action letters and advises on exemptions related to registrations.
• Advises on legal issues involving business brokers and related entities.

Skills

Administrative law

Regulatory procedures

Evidence rules

Oral/written communication

Travel willingness

Regulatory drafting

Education

Illinois law license

Job description

Illinois Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary, located at 501 S Second St, Springfield, IL, seeks a Legal Advisor II in the Securities Department. The role supports registrations for broker-dealers, investment advisers, and salespersons, providing legal advice and drafting regulatory modifications.

Requires Illinois law license and at least one year of experience, with travel as needed. The position offers a starting salary of $5,586 per month, commensurate with experience, and is housed