Job Summary

The Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) provides guidance and counsel to the Chief Economist and other Division staff regarding legal issues implicated by the Division's broad mandate. The office coordinates the integration of the Division's economic analyses into Commission rulemakings and other Commission action, collaborating with staff from divisions and offices across the agency.

Job Description

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. Qualifying 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: All applicants must possess the following 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-14: Applicant must have 3 years of post J.D. work experience identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing oral and written legal analyses using good judgement and discretion, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as memoranda, correspondence, contracts, and motions, 2 years of which includes: providing advice or comments on issues and documents to assure legal and factual accuracy, and one or more of the following activities: Providing analysis and advice regarding legal and factual issue involving securities regulation, the activities of administrative agencies of government, or the application of economic principles and analysis to the law; Litigating matters involving securities, regulatory, or administrative law; Litigating matters involving the testimony of economists; Conducting legal research on laws and legal principles governing securities regulations, the administration and regulation of government agencies, or the intersection of law and economics.