Senior Counsel, Small-Business Capital Markets

U.S.-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC seeks an Attorney-Adviser (Senior Counsel) to join the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB). The role involves advising on securities law as applied to small businesses, their investors, and intermediaries, with opportunities to influence capital formation policy.

The position requires a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership in good standing, plus at least three years post-J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, DC, or Puerto Rico (proof required before entry).

Responsibilities

• Identify legal documents such as securities filings and related disclosure.
• Assist small businesses, investors, or intermediaries with compliance obligations under federal securities laws.
• Interpret rules under the Securities Acts as they apply to small businesses raising capital.
• Develop resolutions to problems in capital raising or market activity under federal securities laws.

Skills

Legal analysis

Policy analysis

Outreach and education

Teamwork

Workload management

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Bar membership in good standing (US/DC/PR)

Job description

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC seeks an Attorney-Adviser (Senior Counsel) to join the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB). The role involves advising on securities law as applied to small businesses, their investors, and intermediaries, with opportunities to influence capital formation policy.

The position requires a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership in good standing, plus at least three years post-J.D.