Senior Counsel, Counterterrorism & Intelligence Law

Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Director of National Intelligence seeks a senior attorney for the Office of General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal counsel to the DNI and ODNI leadership. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, advanced legal analysis, and coordination across the Intelligence Community to uphold the rule of law and implement policy with integrity.

Candidates should demonstrate executive-level judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and a proven ability to lead attorneys

Qualifications

• Superior knowledge of the legal issues in counterterrorism affecting the IC with specialized experience in multiple listed areas.
• Superior ability to think creatively to solve complex and novel legal issues.
• Superior ability to build professional networks and gain consensus across organizations on legal and national security issues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a track record of advising senior officials.

Skills

Legal analysis

Executive communication

Policy interpretation

Strategic leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Office of the Director of National Intelligence seeks a senior attorney for the Office of General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal counsel to the DNI and ODNI leadership. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, advanced legal analysis, and coordination across the Intelligence Community to uphold the rule of law and implement policy with integrity.

Candidates should demonstrate executive-level judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and a proven ability to lead attorneys