Senior Attorney Advisor — Securities Law & Policy

Securities and Exchange Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission seeks an Attorney Advisor (Special Counsel) to provide legal counsel and policy advice on the statutes and regulations administered by the Division of Corporation Finance. You will help develop interpretive guidance and assist the public with questions related to these rules. Qualified applicants will have a J.D.

or LL.B. and bar membership, plus three years post-J.D. experience with at least two years providing legal advice on federal securities laws.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• Bar membership proof required before entry on duty.
• For SK-14, at least three years post J.D. with relevant legal work and two years advising on securities laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and policy advice on the Securities Act of 1933, the Exchange Act of 1934, and related securities laws.
• Develop interpretive guidance and assist the public with questions related to these statutes and regulations.
• Assist Division staff with regulatory analyses, compliance reviews, and preparation of legal documents.

Skills

Legal Analysis

Critical Thinking

Technical Communication

Workload Management

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The Securities and Exchange Commission seeks an Attorney Advisor (Special Counsel) to provide legal counsel and policy advice on the statutes and regulations administered by the Division of Corporation Finance. You will help develop interpretive guidance and assist the public with questions related to these rules. Qualified applicants will have a J.D.

or LL.B. and bar membership, plus three years post-J.D. experience with at least two years providing legal advice on federal securities laws.