As a Counsel (Attorney-Advisor), you will perform legal work which influences the operation of financial institutions or internal OCC operations. You will also serve as a full performance level attorney who will work in one of the following law units of the Chief Counsel's Office in Washington, DC: Bank Advisory Enforcement Litigation
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-V band level or GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Experience conducting legal research, analysis, or preparing legal memorandums, briefs, opinions, regulations, or other legal documents in one of the following areas: banking or financial services law, administrative law, enforcement actions, or civil litigation. Must be an active member of the bar of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
As a Counsel in the Chief Counsel's Office (CCO), you will report to an Assistant Director in one of the following law units: Bank Advisory: The Bank Advisory group serves as OCC's counsel on financial institution law and administrative law matters arising in the licensing, supervision and regulation of financial institutions including as to activities & structure, BSA/AML, digital assets, securities and corporate practices, and consumer law. Enforcement: The Enforcement group serves as OCC's enforcement counsel. Attorneys conduct investigations, serve as counsel in administrative enforcement proceedings, advise internal stakeholders on enforcement matters, and coordinate with, and make referrals to, other government agencies. Litigation: The Litigation group represents the OCC in trial and appellate courts in defense of Agency rulemakings and other final decisions, as amicus curiae in cases involving federal banking laws, and before the EEOC and MSPB in employment disputes. The group also administers the OCC's disclosure regulations, provides internal litigation risk advice, and serves as decisional counsel to the Comptroller in enforcement matters. Depending on your assigned unit, as a Counsel (Attorney-Advisor), you will: Conduct legal work potentially resulting in and/or involving legal actions against banks and institution affiliated parties, including prohibition orders, cease and desist orders, restitution orders, and civil money penalties. Represent the OCC in civil litigation. Conduct research and analysis, develop legal work products interpreting and implementing applicable law, and advise the Comptroller, other senior officials, and bank examiners in the field. Develop new legal theories, legal precedents, and legal and supervisory policies, where appropriate. Counsel OCC management, supervision, licensing and administrative personnel on routine and complex legal matters.