Senior Adviser

Securities and Exchange Commission•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Division of Enforcement, Office of the Director is seeking an Attorney Adviser (Senior Adviser). The Senior Adviser provides high-level assistance to the Senior Officer on priority matters, including novel or complex assignments prioritized by the Office of the Director or the Commission. The role offers exposure to a wide range of important issues and an opportunity to advance the Division’s goals and priorities. The adviser provides analytical support for key decisions, prepares written materials, assists with formulating and reviewing Division policies, and helps execute key policy projects. The role also involves analyzing legal issues, drafting policy statements and speeches, preparing responses to information requests, and representing the Enforcement Division at meetings or assisting with meeting preparation. This is a temporary promotion not to exceed one year from the appointment date. It may be extended or ended earlier at management’s discretion. The selectee must report to the listed duty station(s). A salary increase may apply during the temporary promotion, with a return to the original salary at its end. Moving or relocation expenses are not authorized.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree.
Must be an active member of a state, U.S. territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico bar in good standing.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level, including conducting investigations, civil cases, or administrative proceedings; providing interpretative advice on issues relating to investigations of Federal securities law violations; and applying knowledge of Federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must submit required application materials and education documentation by the closing date.
Must report to the listed duty station(s).
Must complete a two-year trial period (one year for preference-eligible veterans) if the position is not the same or similar to the applicant’s current position of record.

Responsibilities

Provide the Office of the Director with high-level assistance on priority matters, including novel or complex assignments prioritized by the Office of the Director or the Commission.
Provide analytical support for key decision-making and prepare written materials to advance Enforcement Division priorities.
Assist in formulating and reviewing Division policies.
Participate in key policy projects, analyze legal issues, and prepare draft policy statements and speeches.
Develop and prepare responses to information requests from the Commission, other Commission Divisions or Offices, or Congress.
Represent the Enforcement Division at meetings or assist in preparing for them.