Senior Attorney Advisor, Corporate Finance Policy

U.S.-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance seeks an Attorney Advisor (Special Counsel) to provide legal counsel and policy guidance to Division and agency staff on federal securities laws.

The role involves developing interpretive guidance, advising on the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and assisting the public with questions related to these statutes and regulations. Admission to the bar is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years post-J.D. experience with securities-law analysis and advising on compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and policy guidance to Division and agency staff on applicable statutes and regulations.
• Develop interpretive guidance on securities laws and regulations.
• Assist the public with questions related to these statutes and regulations.

Skills

Legal analysis

Critical thinking

Technical communication

Workload management

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance seeks an Attorney Advisor (Special Counsel) to provide legal counsel and policy guidance to Division and agency staff on federal securities laws.

The role involves developing interpretive guidance, advising on the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and assisting the public with questions related to these statutes and regulations. Admission to the bar is required.