Special Counsel

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance, Office of Chief Counsel, seeks an Attorney Advisor (Special Counsel) to provide legal counsel and policy advice on statutes and regulations administered by the Division. The role involves interpreting securities laws, preparing analyses, and guiding staff on complex regulatory issues in a federal government setting.

Qualified applicants will 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, or Puerto Rico.
• Minimum three years post-J.D. experience identifying legal issues, researching, and preparing legal documents; at least two years advising on securities laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and policy advice to Division and agency staff on Securities Act and Exchange Act rules and related regulations.
• Interpret and apply federal securities laws and develop compliance recommendations.
• Prepare legal analyses and documents and communicate technical information to staff and external parties.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal research

Policy advice

Legal solutions

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The Division of Corporation Finance (CF), Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) is seeking a Attorney Advisor (Special Counsel). As a Special Counsel, you will provide legal counsel and policy advice to Division and agency staff on the statutes and regulations that Division of Corporation Finance administers. OCC also develops and provides interpretive guidance and assists the public with questions related to those statutes and regulations. 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. 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-14: Applicant must have at least three years post J.D. identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, which also includes at least two years:

1. Providing legal advice regarding the application of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, other federal securities laws, and their associated rules and regulations; AND
2. Analyzing and developing recommendations for compliance with the requirements of the federal securities laws.

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 Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.

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: Technical Communication - Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately conveys technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties.

Competency 4: Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.