The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) serves as legal advisor to the CFTC's Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director, and the Agency as a whole. OGC's legal advice includes, but is not limited to, areas such as Agency litigation, statutory and regulatory interpretation, rulemaking, analyses of proposed legislation, and other legal issues arising in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Commission's implementing regulations.
The incumbent serves as a Senior Attorney in the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch (LIAB) of the OGC and is responsible for supporting senior leadership through legal analysis, policy evaluation, and the preparation of high‐level written materials related to the Commission's statutory authorities and operations. Typical duties include: Assisting in the preparation of reports, speeches, testimony, and other materials for Commission leadership. Reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating domestic and international MOUs, legal documents, and trade agreements to determine their impact on statutes administered by the Commission. Conducting legal research and providing substantive recommendations on proposed legislation affecting the Commission and entities involved in commodity futures markets. Drafting formal comments, preparing responses to FOIA appeals, and providing guidance on matters related to FOIA and other applicable statutes. Advising the General Counsel, Chairman, and Commissioners on complex, sensitive, and high‐visibility legal and policy issues. Developing and providing guidance for responses to inquiries from Congress, Federal agencies, attorneys, and the public regarding novel and complex legal issues arising under the Commission's authorities.
Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
jgiles@cftc.gov 202-418-5347
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