The Division of Investment Management (IM) works to support the SEC in its mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. IM regulates investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers. IM's Office of the Director is hiring two temporary Attorney-Advisers in Washington, DC. This announcement is open to current SEC employees in the Division of Investment Management only.
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-16: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings and motions; AND Providing advice on issues and policies related to Federal securities laws, statutes, rules and regulations; AND Conducting reviews and analysis of the most complex issues to assure legal adequacy, sufficiency, soundness of action recommended or taken.
If selected, you will serve as an Attorney-Adviser in IM's Office of the Director, responsibilities will require close daily association with the Director and an in-depth understanding of the Director's views on matters of importance to the Division and Commission. Primary duties include: Working directly with the Director, front office team, and Associate Directors to provide assistance, advice and/or opinions on legal, and/or regulatory policy issues that require the personal attention and action of the Director and/or Division senior management. Participating in meetings with agency senior management and serving as the primary representative for liaison activities with the Chairman's Office, Commissioners, other SEC divisions/offices (including the Office of Public Affairs and the Office of Legislative Affairs), other federal agencies, state securities agencies, and similar entities. Preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of testimony and speeches for the Director or other senior officials for appearances before Congressional committees, educational programs, and conferences. Assuming independent responsibility for projects; leading and conducting studies and initiatives related to programs recommended by the Director and advising on highly complex policy issues. Maintaining a working knowledge of the Division's programs and becoming actively involved in specific program areas when matters require direct attention and action by the Office of the Director.