Senior Legal Counsel - Federal Programs & Oversight

Export-Import Bank of the United States; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Export-Import Bank of the United States - OIG seeks an attorney with a JD/LL.B and active bar membership to provide policy advice and expert legal counsel to senior managers and staff as mandated by the Inspector General Act.

The role requires 24 months of broad, responsible legal experience at GS-13 level, with specialized experience or four qualifying areas for GS-15, and all experience must be clearly described in your resume. Volunteer experience is creditable as well.

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited college or university (transcripts required).
• Active bar membership in a state, DC, PR, or territory, with proof required.
• GS-14: at least 24 months of broad, responsible professional legal experience at or above GS-13, with specialized experience as listed.
• GS-15: at least 24 months of broad, responsible professional legal experience at or above GS-13, with four or more of the listed items.
• All experience must be clearly described in the resume to receive credit.
• Experience may be paid/unpaid, including volunteer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior managers and other staff with policy advice and expert legal counsel needed to carry out the IG Act responsibilities.
• Offer legal guidance on audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, and organizational operations as applicable.
• Interpret and apply federal statutes, regulations, and policies; conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda, and reports.
• Support administrative, civil, or criminal litigation; coordinate with DoJ or equivalent entities as needed.

Skills

Legal counsel

Audits & investigations

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Education

J.D./LL.B. Law Degree

Job description

Export-Import Bank of the United States - OIG seeks an attorney with a JD/LL.B and active bar membership to provide policy advice and expert legal counsel to senior managers and staff as mandated by the Inspector General Act.

The role requires 24 months of broad, responsible legal experience at GS-13 level, with specialized experience or four qualifying areas for GS-15, and all experience must be clearly described in your resume. Volunteer experience is creditable as well.