Senior Special Counsel

Securities and Exchange Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Investment Management, Rulemaking Office, seeks a Senior Special Counsel (Attorney-Adviser) to lead Investment Company Act rulemaking and provide expert legal and policy analysis. The ideal candidate will develop recommendations and rule text, manage complex regulatory projects, and coordinate with the Commission and external stakeholders to advance major regulatory initiatives.

Applicants must have a J.D. or LL.B.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree and active bar membership in good standing in any state, DC, PR.
• Proof of bar membership required before entry on duty.
• Minimum: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to SK-14, providing legal advice through interpreting federal securities laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead Investment Company Act rulemaking and related regulatory projects.
• Provide expert legal and policy analysis to advance regulatory initiatives.
• Develop recommendations and draft rule text for Commission consideration.
• Coordinate across the Commission and with external stakeholders on key regulatory initiatives.
• Manage complex regulatory projects and ensure timely delivery of work products.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Workload management

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The Division of Investment Management's Rulemaking Office seeks a Senior Special Counsel (Attorney-Adviser) in the Investment Company Regulation Office to lead Investment Company Act rulemaking, provide expert legal and policy analysis, develop recommendations and rule text, manage complex regulatory projects, and coordinate across the Commission and with external stakeholders to advance key regulatory initiatives.

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: All applicants must possess the following 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: Providing legal advice through interpreting and applying the provisions of federal securities laws, such as the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act, and/or the Exchange Act.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES

Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

• Competency 1:Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Conducts analysis and prepares documents relating to compliance with Federal securities laws.
• Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
• Competency 3: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational goals and objectives.
• Competency 4: Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.