The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is filling one position for a Supervisory General Attorney, SK-0905-17 in Washington, DC.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree --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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-17: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Applying federal securities laws with particular emphasis on matters involving the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and providing legal advice and analysis of complex issues relating to these statutes and regulations thereunder; AND Providing a range of legal advisory services, including producing legal memoranda and providing oral presentations, on questions of law to heads of agencies and/or private sector firms involving the federal securities laws and administrative laws; AND Leading or providing guidance and direction to staff on securities law questions and diverse workload.
The Administrative Law and Legal Review Group in the Office of the General Counsel provides legal analysis and advice on federal securities laws, administrative procedure, and other applicable laws to the SEC. The Group analyzes rulemakings and other recommendations to the Commission prepared by SEC divisions and offices, including the Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, Trading and Markets, and the Office of the Chief Accountant. This position will serve as Assistant General Counsel and will focus on matters from the Division of Trading and Markets. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel for the Divisions of Trading and Markets and Investment Management. Primary duties include: Oversee and direct the work of a team of attorneys responsible for reviewing and analyzing draft Commission and staff actions produced by other Commission divisions and offices, particularly the Division of Trading and Markets. Interpret and apply federal statutes, case law, and administrative law principles to identify legal issues raised by regulatory initiatives reviewed by the Group and assist in developing and assessing potential approaches for their resolution. Manage workload distribution in a dynamic regulatory environment, working with the Associate General Counsel to anticipate changing priorities and adjust staffing and assignments accordingly to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met. Foster a close collaborative working relationship with the divisions and offices the Group supports, identifying opportunities for improvements to workflows and communications. Communicate team views to agency leadership, including the General Counsel and members of the Commission, orally and in writing, with clarity and professionalism. Perform supervisory activities for the team, including the planning, organizing, and supervising of the completion of work assignments and performance management. Carry out all duties independently with minimal supervision.