Senior Counsel - Investment Management & Rulemaking

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC’s Division of Investment Management seeks Attorney-Advisers (Senior Counsel – Investment Management) to provide legal analysis and guidance on matters affecting investment companies and investment advisers. You will review complex filings, support policy development, and engage with rulemaking initiatives as part of the Rulemaking Office, Chief Counsel's Office, and Disclosure Review Office.

Applications require complete submission by the closing date.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree is required.
• Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territories is required.
• Minimum 3 years of post-J.D. work experience, with 2 years in advisory or regulatory contexts.
• Experience identifying legal issues, providing analyses, and preparing legal documents is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and guidance on matters affecting investment companies and investment advisers.
• Review complex filings and regulatory submissions.
• Support policy development and rulemaking initiatives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve legal questions and ensure compliance with federal securities laws.

Skills

Legal and Regulatory Analysis

Teamwork and Collaboration

Workload Management

Critical Thinking

Education

J.D./LL.B. degree

Job description

SEC’s Division of Investment Management seeks Attorney-Advisers (Senior Counsel – Investment Management) to provide legal analysis and guidance on matters affecting investment companies and investment advisers. You will review complex filings, support policy development, and engage with rulemaking initiatives as part of the Rulemaking Office, Chief Counsel's Office, and Disclosure Review Office.

Applications require complete submission by the closing date.