Strategic Deputy General Counsel - Federal Law & Policy

U.S. Marshals Service; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Marshals Service seeks a Deputy General Counsel to serve in Arlington, VA, providing executive-level legal services to support a complex federal law-enforcement mission. The role requires experience at the SES level, strong judgment, policy analysis, and leadership across a large legal organization.

Candidates must demonstrate ECQs and MTQs, with a focus on delivering timely, high-quality guidance to senior agency leaders while upholding the rule of law and constitutional obligations.

Qualifications

• MTQ 1: Deliver integrated legal services at the executive level in support of a complex Federal law-enforcement mission.
• MTQ 2: Manage a complex Federal legal organization at the executive level to strengthen enterprise systems for legal risk management.
• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency and resource management in a large organization.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence with high-quality, timely work.
• ECQ 4: Leading People and accountability.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results with strategic thinking and operational focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level legal advice to senior agency leaders on complex investigations and operations.
• Oversee a broad range of legal services and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Guide risk management, policy development, and enterprise-wide legal initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Legal judgment

Policy analysis

Federal government experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The U.S. Marshals Service seeks a Deputy General Counsel to serve in Arlington, VA, providing executive-level legal services to support a complex federal law-enforcement mission. The role requires experience at the SES level, strong judgment, policy analysis, and leadership across a large legal organization.

Candidates must demonstrate ECQs and MTQs, with a focus on delivering timely, high-quality guidance to senior agency leaders while upholding the rule of law and constitutional obligations.