Senior Counsel, Securities Law & Rulemaking

U.S.-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeks General Attorneys (Senior Counsels - Legal Review) to provide legal analysis and advice on federal securities laws within the Administrative Law and Legal Review Group in Washington, D.C.

Applicants must meet the basic requirements including a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership. The role emphasizes rigorous legal review, analysis, and clear written and oral communications with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, DC, Puerto Rico, or US territory required.
• Experience identifying legal issues, analyzing federal securities laws, and preparing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and advice on federal securities laws.
• Support reviews involving the Division of Investment Management or Trading and Markets.
• Communicate analyses through written and oral briefings and presentations.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral & written briefing

Policy analysis

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeks General Attorneys (Senior Counsels - Legal Review) to provide legal analysis and advice on federal securities laws within the Administrative Law and Legal Review Group in Washington, D.C.

Applicants must meet the basic requirements including a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership. The role emphasizes rigorous legal review, analysis, and clear written and oral communications with stakeholders.