Senior Counsel, Securities & Small Business Capital

Securities and Exchange Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Senior Counsel) in the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) in Washington, DC. The role advances the interests of small businesses and their investors in capital markets.

Qualified applicants must meet the basic JD/Bar requirements along with SK-14 qualifications emphasizing experience with small business capital formation and the interpretation of federal securities laws in capital raising and

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active bar membership in good standing required.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Three (3) years post J.D. work experience, including at least two (2) years assisting small businesses, investors, or intermediaries with compliance obligations under federal securities laws.
• Experience interpreting rules under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 as they apply to small businesses raising capital, their investors, or their intermediaries.
• Developing resolutions to problems or obstacles in capital raising or other market activity under federal securities laws.

Job description

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Senior Counsel) in the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) in Washington, DC. The role advances the interests of small businesses and their investors in capital markets.

Qualified applicants must meet the basic JD/Bar requirements along with SK-14 qualifications emphasizing experience with small business capital formation and the interpretation of federal securities laws in capital raising and