Senior Policy & Regulatory Counsel

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy, seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Counsel or Senior Counsel to assist with regulatory and policy matters affecting the Department.

The position may involve drafting, editing, and commenting on regulations, performing legal research, and coordinating with White House and U.S. Senate on nominations; collaboration across components is expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to the bar in any state or DC.
• At least two years of post-JD legal practice.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Experience with policy or regulatory matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and comment on regulations.
• Analyze policy implications of current and draft regulations.
• Track regulations in internal systems.
• Conduct wide-ranging legal research to provide solutions.
• Evaluate updates to Department policies and procedures.
• Assist with regulations, policy, and judicial nominations as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Regulatory experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy, seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Counsel or Senior Counsel to assist with regulatory and policy matters affecting the Department.

The position may involve drafting, editing, and commenting on regulations, performing legal research, and coordinating with White House and U.S. Senate on nominations; collaboration across components is expected.