Senior Legal Counsel & Policy Lead

Drug Enforcement Administration; Arlington (VA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Drug Enforcement Administration seeks principal legal advisors to the Administrator on a broad range of administrative, criminal, civil and regulatory issues tied to its worldwide drug enforcement and intelligence efforts. The role requires active bar status and 4+ years of post-J.D. experience.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements and be prepared to address inquiries from multiple branches and agencies, ensuring DEA's interests are protected and advanced through legal analysis.

Qualifikationen

• Active bar membership in good standing for any U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of post-J.D. legal experience.
• Experience providing legal advice on procedures, regulatory and agency matters.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice to the DEA's Administrator on administrative, civil, regulatory and asset forfeiture issues arising from national and international enforcement efforts.
• Respond to inquiries from judicial, legislative and executive branches, other government agencies, private entities and the public on matters of law and procedure.
• Plan, organize and direct section activities ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and agency needs.

Ausbildung

Active bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)

Jobbeschreibung

The Drug Enforcement Administration seeks principal legal advisors to the Administrator on a broad range of administrative, criminal, civil and regulatory issues tied to its worldwide drug enforcement and intelligence efforts. The role requires active bar status and 4+ years of post-J.D. experience.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements and be prepared to address inquiries from multiple branches and agencies, ensuring DEA's interests are protected and advanced through legal analysis.