ATTORNEY ADVISER

The Division of Enforcement's Asset Management Unit (AMU) is seeking applicants to fill an Attorney-Adviser position. This is a temporary promotion not-to exceed one year which may be extended up to a total of two years. 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 and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.

If selected for the position typical duties included but not limited to the following:

• Assist the Unit co-Chiefs in coordinating Asset Management Unit activities, including the development of Risk Analytic Initiatives and Sweeps the Unit SharePoint site; Unit reference materials; training sessions for the Unit, the Enforcement Division and others; and various Unit events such as the Unit meetings and the Offsite.
• Advise the Unit co-Chiefs, supervisors and other staff on factual, legal, and other matters relating to investigations, proceedings and actions in the asset management industry; track investigations, filings, and other Unit actions craft legal theories; and perform legal research.
• Draft a wide variety of documents, including speeches, talking points, memoranda and Unit priority.
• Provide legal advice and assistance to Enforcement Division leadership; staff and leadership of other Divisions and Offices; and Commissioners and their counsel regarding factual and legal issue concerning the Unit and the asset management industry. Analyze proposed rulemaking.

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.

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-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level or higher. Specialized experience includes: identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes:

(1) Applying knowledge of the Federal securities laws, securities market, and Commission rules and regulations.
(2) Conducting investigations and/or civil cases or administrative proceedings.