Executive Branch
Attorney-Adviser
Government AffairsLaw & Legal AffairsPolicy & Research
Attorney-Adviser
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Executive Branch
Government Affairs, Law & Legal Affairs, Policy & Research
Washington, DC, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO, Miami, FL
In-person
Nonpartisan
Law Degree
Career
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Role Summary
• Conduct legal analysis, regulatory reviews, and examination activities for financial entities within the SEC Division of Examinations.
Responsibilities
• Procure information and conduct examination activities on broker-dealers, investment advisers, and clearance facilities.
• Perform legal and regulatory analysis to ensure compliance with federal securities laws.
• Analyze program and examination data to assess deficiencies and make regulatory recommendations.
• Draft legal documents, reports, and regulatory evaluations.
Required Knowledge & Experience
• Degree: J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active state bar membership in good standing.
• Experience: SK-11 requires no post-J.D. experience; SK-12 requires one year of post-J.D. legal experience, law review, LL.M., clerkship, or top 33% class rank.
Application Process
• Submit an accomplishment record addressing required competencies, transcripts, and proof of bar membership through USAJOBS.
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