Senior Counsel

Securities and Exchange Commission; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR Business Office is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Senior Counsel) to address legal and policy issues related to the EDGAR system. As Senior Counsel, you will write proposed rules, collaborate on rulemaking, and advise on EDGAR policy, filings, and related matters. Qualified applicants hold a J.D.

or LL.B. and an active bar in good standing; they must meet SK-16 requirements and can bring experience in legal research, drafting memoranda, and providing

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience conducting legal research and drafting policy documents.
• Ability to advise management on SEC matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

The EDGAR Business Office is seeking a Attorney-Adviser (Senior Counsel). As a Senior Counsel, you will be part of a team that addresses legal and policy issues pertaining to the Commission's EDGAR system. EBO OCC attorneys act as legal and policy experts for EDGAR, writing proposed rules concerning EDGAR, collaborating on division and office rulemaking to be implemented on EDGAR, and advising and assisting in EDGAR policy, filing issues, communications, technical and other matters..

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. 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 or 15level. Specialized experience includes:

• Conducting legal research for SEC programs or projects;
• Drafting legal memoranda, briefs, rulemakings, or other high-level policy documents;
• Providing legal recommendations to and advising management concerning matters of importance to the SEC;
• Representing an office in meetings or discussions with other divisions/offices at the SEC and/or members of the public to communicate the offices positions, policies, or recommendations.

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: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
• Competency 2: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external customers in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives
• Competency 3: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
• Competency 4: Legal and Regulatory Analysis - Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process.