Special Counsel

Securities and Exchange Commission • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Corporation Finance (CF), Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) is seeking an 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.

Requirements

• You must be a US citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation.
• Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• You will be required to serve a two-year trial period (one year for preference eligible veterans) if the position to which you have applied is not the same or similar to your current position of record.
• You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree and you must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.
• 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.
• J.D. or LL.B. degree
• 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.
• Proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.
• 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 : 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 Analyzing and developing recommendations for compliance with the requirements of the federal securities laws.
• 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.
• You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
• Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course.
• If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement.
• Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF).
• If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR.
• If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received.
• If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, other federal securities laws, and their associated rules, regulations and forms.
• Applying the federal securities laws to evolving and complex products and capital markets transactions.
• Developing interpretive positions under the federal securities laws and ensuring their consistency with the wide range of federal and state legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements applicable to securities issuers and transactions.
• Reviewing and recommending responses to no-action and interpretive requests and exemptive applications.
• Reviewing, drafting, and developing recommendations for rulemaking initiatives.
• Assisting with special projects.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review more about federal benefits.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior