Senior Special Counsel

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of the Chief Counsel, seeks an Attorney Adviser (Senior Special Counsel) to work on enforcement and policy matters at the intersection of federal securities laws and the accounting profession. This role is based in Washington, DC, and involves authoritative legal analysis and strategic advising.

Requirements include a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership in good standing; at least one year of specialized experience interpreting securities

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required and bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum one year of specialized experience related to securities law and policy.
• Experience providing guidance and developing legal recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply provisions of federal securities laws.
• Provide legal guidance on policy issues and case evaluation.
• Develop recommendations or conclusions related to securities law.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory compliance

Information gathering

Written and oral advocacy

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

The Office of the Chief Accountant is seeking an Attorney Adviser (Senior Special Counsel) in its Office of the Chief Counsel. As a Senior Special Counsel, you will have an opportunity to work on significant enforcement and legal policy matters at the intersection of the federal securities laws and the accounting profession.

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirement

• 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. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.

Minimum Qualification Requirement

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-16

Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes:

1. Interpreting and applying the provisions of the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the securities industry (e.g. the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002); and
2. Providing guidance and expertise in the evaluation of legal and policy issues; and
3. Developing recommendations or conclusions related to the Federal securities laws.

Accomplishment Record Competencies

• Competency 1: Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Conducts analysis and prepares documents relating to compliance with Federal securities laws.
• Competency 2: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
• Competency 3: Information Gathering - Ability to gather and process large amounts of information and make connections to understand possible deficiencies.
• Competency 4: Written and oral advocacy - Applies legal expertise and knowledge to the facts of a case to produce persuasive written work products (e.g., briefs, legal memoranda) and/or oral presentations (e.g., arguments).