Senior Counsel — Securities Law & Rulemaking

Securities and Exchange Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission Office of General Counsel invites applications for General Attorneys (Senior Counsels - Legal Review) to provide legal analysis and advice on federal securities laws. Positions support the Division of Investment Management or Trading and Markets in Washington, D.C., with emphasis on independent legal reviews and clear formal guidance.

Qualified applicants will have a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years post-JD experience with federal securities law and rulemaking, including written/oral briefing.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analyses and advice on federal securities laws.
• Support reviews and regulatory processes within divisions such as Investment Management or Trading and Markets.
• Prepare legal memoranda, presentations, and other documents for senior officials.

Skills

Legal analysis

Written and oral briefings

Policy analysis

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The Securities and Exchange Commission Office of General Counsel invites applications for General Attorneys (Senior Counsels - Legal Review) to provide legal analysis and advice on federal securities laws. Positions support the Division of Investment Management or Trading and Markets in Washington, D.C., with emphasis on independent legal reviews and clear formal guidance.

Qualified applicants will have a J.D.