Senior Securities Law Attorney-Adviser

SEC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC in the United States seeks a qualified attorney to handle complex securities law matters, conduct legal research, and provide analyses and recommendations. The role requires JD or LL.B. and active bar membership; a minimum of two years post-JD experience is expected for SK-13, with more for SK-14.

You will work on workload management, legal and regulatory analysis, teamwork, and information management, contributing to examinations and SEC objectives.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND-- Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Proof of bar membership required before entry on duty.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: post J.D. work experience including advisory roles on securities law.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on issues and policies related to federal securities laws, statutes, rules and regulations.
• Conduct reviews and analyses to ensure legal adequacy, sufficiency, and soundness of actions.
• Prepare legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance SEC goals and examinations.

Skills

Bar admission

Legal research

Legal analysis

Federal securities law

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

SEC in the United States seeks a qualified attorney to handle complex securities law matters, conduct legal research, and provide analyses and recommendations. The role requires JD or LL.B. and active bar membership; a minimum of two years post-JD experience is expected for SK-13, with more for SK-14.

You will work on workload management, legal and regulatory analysis, teamwork, and information management, contributing to examinations and SEC objectives.