SUPERVISORY GENERAL ATTORNEY

SUPERVISORY GENERAL ATTORNEY

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia, New York, New York

Salary Range: $183515 - $289400 Per Year

Job Summary: Serve as senior attorney and manager, exercising broad responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the work of a professional staff engaged in the SEC's Enforcement program. This position is in the Division's SOX Group and reports to the Chief Accountant of the Division.

Major Duties:

• The SOX Group will investigate and litigate matters involving potential violations of auditing and related professional standards and provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other relevant federal securities laws. Typical Duties Include: Leads a specialized team on fast-moving matters which will expand the scope of the current work in priority areas, while augmenting capability in historical priority program areas supporting high-quality financial reporting and audit quality. Manages and coordinates the work of teams which can include attorneys, accountants, experts and support staff, and performs a full range of supervisory duties. Enforces the federal securities laws, sets priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; recommends promotions or reassignments; hears and resolves complaints; mentors and trains staff; and identifies development and training opportunities for employees. Supervises staff members who interact with the public and evaluates complaints and other allegations of potential misconduct related to Federal securities laws, rules and regulations. Participates with other supervisors in the management of the SOX Group and consults with and advises Division leadership, Associate Directors, Unit Chiefs and others on administrative matters relating to budget, personnel, and office/unit procedures.

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. ualifying 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: 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 at least four years post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least three years: (1) conducting investigations or litigation and making recommendations for actions; AND (2) planning, organizing, and coordinating projects or initiatives, policies or processes; AND (3) developing strategic resolutions to problems or obstacles that may arise in the course of an investigation.

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: 2026-03-27