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Assistant General Counsel (Equity and Funds)

Development Finance Corporation

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

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Location

Salary

$143,913 - $197,200

per year

Type

Closes

May 19, 2026

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing legal advice on equity investments and funds for a U.S.

government agency that supports development projects in emerging markets, helping to advance foreign policy through private sector partnerships.

A good fit would be an experienced lawyer with a background in investment transactions and international finance who enjoys working on complex deals that promote national security.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to guide negotiations and documentation for these investments.

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. degree
  • Current active membership in a state bar with a valid license to practice law
  • At least three years of full-time professional legal experience post-bar admission for GS-14 level
  • At least two years of specialized experience in advising on equity investments or private equity funds in emerging markets
  • Experience equivalent to GS-13 level for at least one year of the specialized experience
  • Knowledge of negotiating and documenting investment transactions, directly or via supervising outside counsel

Full Job Description

This position is located in DFC's Office of the General Counsel (OGC).

The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant General Counsel and advise on the legal and policy aspects of DFC's equity investment program.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies with interested and qualified applicants ready to be certified for current and future vacancies.

To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s).

An initial cut-off will take place March 31, 2026 to begin initial applicant consideration. Additional cut-off dates will occur April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, and May 19, 2026.

Candidates for the position who submit a complete application by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the cut off date will be reviewed and referred if found eligible and qualified.

This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated. Applicant referral lists will be issued for consideration, every week.

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date (by cut-off dates) of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT Applicants must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B.

or J.D.; and (2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

If selected, an official law school transcript and proof of an active bar membership will be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT In addition to the Basic Requirement listed above, you must meet the required specialized experience listed below.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least three years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar.

The minimum three-year work experience requirement includes at least two years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled.

At least one of the two years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-13 level.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar.

The minimum five-year work experience requirement includes at least four years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled.

At least two of the four years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience advising on legal and policy matters in the areas of investments in direct equity and/or private equity funds in the context of negotiating and documenting transactions for projects in emerging markets, whether directly or through the supervision of outside counsel.

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. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur. Major Duties:

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019 with bipartisan support under President Trump, is America's development finance institution.

DFC partners with the private sector to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security by mobilizing private capital around the world.

DFC invests across strategic sectors including critical minerals, modern infrastructure, and advanced technology - fostering economic development, supporting U.S.

interests, and delivering returns to American taxpayers.

As an Assistant General Counsel (Equity and Funds) you will work with the DFC's business teams to: Structure, diligence, negotiate and document complex, multi-million dollar direct equity and fund investments across DFC's strategic sectors.

Recent transactions include: establishing the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, a first-of-its kind partnership with Ukraine to rebuild that country's critical infrastructure, develop natural resources and support Ukraine's economic recovery; and a $600 million investment in the Orion Critical Minerals Consortium to invest in critical mineral projects around the world.

Advise on a range of possible transaction structures, including the use of direct equity, combination of equity and debt (convertible or non-convertible) and other equity and quasi-equity instruments, formation of investment funds or alternative or novel investment and co-investment structures, joint ventures, framework agreements and/or specialized compacts or offtake arrangements with sovereign and non-sovereign actors.

Serve as "first chair" in negotiations with investees, co-investors, general partners, sponsors, sovereign actors and others.

Manage subscriptions and capital calls, and monitor and restructure existing transactions across the globe; structure and execute exits of existing direct investments.

Analyze foreign and international law issues, advise on corporate matters, issues relating to shareholder rights, jurisdiction, dispute resolution and DFC policy matters. Manage outside counsel.

Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-OGC-DE-12917056-BN