Supervisory Attorney Advisor (International)

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Office of International Affairs serves as the agency's primary focal point for international activities. It assists the Chairman and the Commission in formulating international matters, coordinating international activities, providing information on foreign regulatory systems, and analyzing developments abroad.

The position requires a J.D. with bar admission and at least five years of relevant legal experience; familiarity with commodities laws,

Qualifications

• BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess a J.D. and active membership of the bar in good standing.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school.
• Demonstrated skill in research and analysis of complex legal issues; excellent written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, international law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Written and oral communication

Knowledge of commodities law

Regulatory environment awareness

Education

J.D.

Job description

The Office of International Affairs serves as the primary focal point for the agency's international activities. In this connection, OIA assists the Chairman and the Commission in its formulation of international matters and coordinating the Commission's varied international activities, provides information to the Commission concerning foreign regulatory systems, and analyzes foreign regulatory developments.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicantsmust possess the following:

• J.D.; 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)

CT-15: At least 5 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school.

Examples of relevant legal experience include:

• Demonstrated skill in research and analysis of complex legal issues, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, international law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.
• Knowledge of derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swap markets, and clearing for these markets.

Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count.