The Division of Enforcement- Office of Chief Counsel is seeking a Senior Officer-Chief Counsel located in Washington, DC. This position is open to US citizens.
The Division of Enforcement investigates possible violations of securities laws and, when appropriate, recommends Commission enforcement action. The Office of Chief Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the Division Director and the Division and provides guidance and consultation on a wide range of matters of programmatic importance.
Typical Duties Include: Managing the activities of Office of Chief Counsel staff members who provide legal advice on enforcement matters and are responsible for the creation and implementation of policies and procedures.
Managing and coordinating the work of teams of attorneys and support staff in a collaborative and positive environment, and performing a full range of supervisory duties, including setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; motivating performance; conducting performance evaluations; resolving issues; mentoring and training staff; and identifying development and training opportunities for employees.
Working on important external communications, such as the Division's Annual Report and Enforcement Manual. Contacting and collaborating with the Commission and staff from other Commission Divisions and Offices, and with high-ranking officials from other federal agencies and departments of government, congressional staff officials, state officials, and/or executives of comparable private sector organizations.
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 $207830 – $315481/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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