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Special Counsel

Securities and Exchange Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $153114 – $259402/yr

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Job Summary

The Division of Corporation Finance (CF), Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) is seeking a Attorney Advisor (Special Counsel). As a Special Counsel, you will provide legal counsel and policy advice to Division and agency staff on the statutes and regulations that Division of Corporation Finance administers. OCC also develops and provides interpretive guidance and assists the public with questions related to those statutes and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

In this role as a Special Counsel, you will be responsible for: Advising on the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, other federal securities laws, and their associated rules, regulations and forms. Applying the federal securities laws to evolving and complex products and capital markets transactions.

Developing interpretive positions under the federal securities laws and ensuring their consistency with the wide range of federal and state legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements applicable to securities issuers and transactions. Reviewing and recommending responses to no-action and interpretive requests and exemptive applications. Reviewing, drafting, and developing recommendations for rulemaking initiatives. Assisting with special projects.

Requirements & Education

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.

Contact

askHR@sec.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $153114 – $259402/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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