Attorney - Rulemakings and Releases Legal Review

Securities and Exchange Commission • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Trading and Markets (TM), Legal Review Office is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Attorney - Rulemakings and Releases Legal Review). As an Attorney - Rulemakings and Releases Legal Review, you will perform statutory and rule-focused review of the Division's work product concerning the operation of securities markets and the regulation of major participants in the securities markets.

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.
• Four years of post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as filings, memoranda, contracts, pleadings, and motions, three years of which includes: Performing legal research, analysis, and interpretation of securities laws and rules; and Maintaining knowledge of and applying contemporary trends, precedent decisions, legislative changes, and regulatory and compliance actions relative to assigned area of expertise; and Communicating and collaborating with managers, coworkers, and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Performing legal review of draft rulemakings, orders, and other SEC and Division documents.
• Performing legal research and engaging in robust legal interpretation and reasoning to formulate advice and recommend legal courses of action that meet the needs of both mission accomplishment and compliance with law and regulation.
• Providing legal advice for sensitive and complex programs, issues, and problems.
• Analyzing and interpreting legislation and implementing regulations.
• Communicating legal feedback and advice with Division senior officials, supervisors, co-workers, and staff.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

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