Attorney - Financial Services

The State Corporation Commission’s (Commission) Office of General Counsel seeks a staff attorney to join its Financial Services section. Attorneys in this section advise the Commission’s Bureau of Insurance, Bureau of Financial Institutions, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising, as well as the Clerk’s Office. The attorney selected for this position will provide legal counsel and litigation services to the Bureau of Insurance and will: provide oral and written legal advice as requested; review, analyze, draft, and advise the Bureau on insurance-related legislation and related matters; prepare draft Commission orders, opinions, regulations, administrative procedures, memoranda, and correspondence; conduct formal proceedings and hearings before the Commission as staff counsel; and communicate, both orally and in writing, with representatives of other state and federal agencies, regulated entities, or market participants concerning Bureau matters. Responsibilities may also include assisting senior attorneys on matters pertaining to the respective divisions and performing other related work as requested.

Preferred qualifications for this position include experience in regulatory and administrative law. At a minimum, candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school or, if currently attending law school, be scheduled to graduate by May 2020 and i) be a member of the Virginia State Bar, ii) be eligible for membership by motion, or (iii) successfully pass the next available bar examination. Ideal candidates for this position will have the ability to: research questions of law and interpret rulings; analyze difficult and novel legal questions; draft legal memoranda, opinions, and pleadings; and participate in formal proceedings before the Commission. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Time management skills, the ability to handle multiple projects, and the ability to meet deadlines are also critical to this role. Any experience in the insurance industry, particularly in the life and health market or with financial regulation of insurance companies, is considered a plus.

Additional Information

The Commission fosters a high-performing workforce with a commitment to collegiality, teamwork, collaboration, and alignment with the Commission’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Core competencies that are essential for all Commission employees include achieving organizational results, working with others, and personal management and effectiveness.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, the Commission offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, leave programs, and paid holidays. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. The state funds a short and long-term disability program.

The Commission regulates various companies and industries in Virginia; therefore, to avoid any conflict, employees are required to sign a Conflict of Interest Form and must dispose of any stock they hold in a regulated company or dispose of any licenses or certificates they hold in any industry regulated by the Commission unless otherwise permitted. Employees also shall report employment of household members by a regulated company.

The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Military veterans and national service alumni are encouraged to apply. The Commission uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization and does not provide sponsorship. If requested, the Commission will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and interview process. A background investigation is conducted on the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

The information you submit must clearly demonstrate your experience and qualifications as they relate to this position. Interview consideration is based on the information submitted online.

This position will be classified in the Commission’s Salary Structure as a Grade 13, 14, or 15 depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and will be exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This position will remain open until filled; however, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by March 19, 2020.

Qualified internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are an external candidate, apply on the Commission’s Career Center website at https://careercenter.scc.virginia.gov. If you are an internal candidate, apply using eSCC (Oracle) – iRecruitment Employee Candidate.