Senior Adviser - Public Finance Abuse Unit

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC, Division of Enforcement, seeks an Attorney Advisor (Senior Adviser) for the Public Finance Abuse Unit in Washington, DC. You will assist senior officers on priority matters and help advance unit goals with broad responsibility and exposure to important enforcement issues.

Applicants must have a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership. Specialized experience in investigations or enforcement of federal securities laws is required, with strong legal analysis and record development skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. required.
• Active bar membership in any state, DC, Puerto Rico, or territory.
• Experience in investigations or enforcement of federal securities laws is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level assistance on priority matters to Senior Officers.
• Contribute to investigations, legal analysis, and management of records for enforcement cases.
• Support the Public Finance Abuse Unit in advancing its goals and priorities.

Skills

Legal research

Investigations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The Division of Enforcement is seeking an Attorney Advisor (Senior Adviser - Public Finance Abuse Unit) in the Public Finance Abuse Unit. As a Senior Adviser - Public Finance Abuse Unit, you will be given substantial responsibility for providing the Senior Officer with high level assistance on priority matters. This position offers a unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of important issues and to play a substantial role in advancing the goals and priorities of the Unit and Division.

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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes:

1. Conducting investigations, civil cases or administrative proceedings; AND
2. Providing interpretative advice on issues relating to investigations of violations of Federal securities laws; AND
3. Applying knowledge of the Federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.

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: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.

Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

Competency 3: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.

Competency 4: Development and Use of Record - Strategically collects, analyzes, and organizes an evidentiary record.