Senior Special Counsel Rulemaking
What you'd do
The Division of Corporation (CF) is seeking a Attorney Advisor (Senior Special Counsel Rulemaking). As an Attorney Advisor, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Division's rulemaking process. Staff in Office of Rulemaking (OR) can play a meaningful role in the Division's rulemaking projects, which often reflect some of the Commission's top priorities. .
Major duties
In this role as a Senior Special Counsel Rulemaking, you will be responsible for: Acting as the senior attorney on rulemaking projects, including conducting and coordinating legal research and analysis, reviewing comments submitted in rule proposals and in response to requests for comment, drafting and reviewing term sheets that outline rulemaking recommendations, drafting and reviewing rulemaking releases, and coordinating with other divisions and offices. Developing recommendations on the addition, elimination, or modification of Commission rules to satisfy Division objectives or statutory requirements. Serving as a subject matter expert on the procedures and administrative and technical requirements that apply to Commission rulemaking. Leading special projects. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communication with the Commissioners and their counsel; the Director, Deputy Director, Associate Directors, and other members of the Division of Corporation Finance; staff members in other Divisions and Offices; representatives from Congressional offices; top executive, legal, financial, and accounting officials or representatives of leading business and industrial enterprises in the United States and foreign countries; and leading law and accounting firms and associations in the United States.
What you need to qualify
Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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 one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Providing legal advice regarding the application of the Securities Act of 1933, Exchange Act of 1934, and other federal securities laws; AND Working on rulemaking initiatives related to the federal securities laws. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case. Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Technical Communication - Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately conveys technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties. Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.
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