ATTORNEY ADVISER

ATTORNEY ADVISER

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151597 - $256833 Per Year

Job Summary: The Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) provides guidance and counsel to the Chief Economist and other Division staff regarding legal issues implicated by the Division's broad mandate. The office coordinates the integration of the Division's economic analyses into Commission rulemakings and other Commission action, collaborating with staff from divisions and offices across the agency.

Major Duties:

• OCC attorneys advise and support the Chief Economist and DERA staff. The Chief Economist serves as the economic advisor to the Commission and its staff. DERA's responsibilities include: sound economic analysis of market events and conditions; economic analysis in support of Commission rulemaking; economic and risk analysis to inform and support the Commission's enforcement and examination programs; the development of financial and market data analysis tools; and assisting the Commission and its staff in responding to policy, legislative, or international issues relating to the U.S. securities markets. OCC attorneys provide legal analysis and support for these responsibilities and assist the Chief Economist and DERA staff in collaborating with the rest of the Commission. Typical Duties Include: Advising DERA management and staff on a wide range of issues related to DERA's mission. Issues routinely involve the federal securities laws; the laws and regulations governing the federal rulemaking process, including the Administrative Procedure Act; contract law and other legal limitations on data usage; Freedom of Information Act requirements and exemptions; and other topics central to the mission of the Division. Reviewing and revising economic analyses in support of agency policymaking to help ensure compliance with federal administrative law requirements and consistency with prior Commission regulatory actions. OCC attorneys may also draft legal portions of economic analyses. Participating in meetings and conferences where policy formulation and program plans are developed, including advocating for the Division's interests and positions. Collaborating with agency officials at all levels, including supervisors and staff in other divisions and offices, staff in private industry, Congressional staff, and staff of other agencies. Developing innovative solutions to address novel questions of law or policy concerning rulemaking, economic analysis, and data usage.

Qualifications: 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. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the deadline. 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. 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-14: Applicant must have 3 years of post J.D. work experience identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing oral and written legal analyses using good judgement and discretion, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as memoranda, correspondence, contracts, and motions, 2 years of which includes: providing advice or comments on issues and documents to assure legal and factual accuracy, and one or more of the following activities: Providing analysis and advice regarding legal and factual issue involving securities regulation, the activities of administrative agencies of government, or the application of economic principles and analysis to the law; Litigating matters involving securities, regulatory, or administrative law; Litigating matters involving the testimony of economists; Conducting legal research on laws and legal principles governing securities regulations, the administration and regulation of government agencies, or the intersection of law and economics.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-02