The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking General Attorneys (Senior Counsels - Legal Review) to provide legal analysis and advice on federal securities laws and support reviews involving the Division of Investment Management or Trading and Markets. The positions are within the Administrative Law and Legal Review Group in Washington, D.C.
The Group analyzes rulemakings and other recommendations to the Commission prepared by SEC divisions and offices, including the Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management, Trading and Markets, and the Office of the Chief Accountant. Attorneys coordinate with division and office leaders to identify and resolve legal issues related to agency rulemaking and other regulatory actions.
These issues often involve complex and novel questions of law, and attorneys convey their analysis through written and oral consultations. If selected, you will support the work of the Group as it relates to either the Division of Investment Management or the Division of Trading and Markets.
In this role as a Senior Counsel - Legal Review, you will be responsible for: Providing authoritative legal advice and assistance, both orally and in writing, to other attorneys and specialists across the Commission, including analysis of complex legal issues with broad policy implications. Reviewing and analyzing proposals for rules and regulations drafted by the Division of Investment Management or the Division of Trading and Markets.
Preparing a variety of written documents to convey information and analysis, including legal memoranda. Also conveying information and analysis orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations.
Advising on novel legal questions, including responding to questions concerning federal securities laws, such as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act), and the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Investment Company Act), and administrative procedure, including Administrative Procedure Act and other related laws.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR.
If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.
Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.
This position is with Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $153114 – $259402/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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