Senior Counsel Advisor, General Counsel

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the General Counsel at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks a highly qualified attorney to advise on litigation, rulemaking, and interpretation of the Commodity Exchange Act. The role emphasizes handling complex legal issues arising in enforcement and regulatory contexts.

Candidates must hold a J.D., be admitted to a bar in good standing, and have five years of relevant experience after graduation.

Qualifications

• All applicants must possess a J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico; proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.
• CT-15 level requires 5 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school, with at least one year at a level of responsibility comparable to the next lower federal service level.

Responsibilities

• Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerks, or other legal experience obtained after graduation from a law school; work prior to law school does not count.
• Handle complex legal issues related to the enforcement and regulation of the Commodity Exchange Act within the Office of the General Counsel.

Skills

Bar membership in good standing

Education

J.D.

Job description

The Office of the General Counsel at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks a highly qualified attorney to advise on litigation, rulemaking, and interpretation of the Commodity Exchange Act. The role emphasizes handling complex legal issues arising in enforcement and regulatory contexts.

Candidates must hold a J.D., be admitted to a bar in good standing, and have five years of relevant experience after graduation.