Attorney-Adviser
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Posted: March 25, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$151,597 - $256,833
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves advising on rules that help small businesses and startups raise money without full regulatory hurdles, working in a government office that guides companies on securities laws.
You'll research legal issues, provide advice to the public and staff, and help shape policies for smaller companies.
It's a great fit for lawyers with a few years of experience in securities law who enjoy working on practical solutions for businesses.
If selected, you will serve as an Attorney Adviser responsible for a broad range of assignments in the Division of Corporation Finance's Office of Small Business Policy (OSBP).
OSBP provides guidance to companies seeking to raise capital through exempt or smaller registered offerings and is responsible for administering the Division's rules and policies affecting private companies and smaller public companies.
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. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of announcements.
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.
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-14: Applicant must have 3 year(s) of post J.D.
work experience identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, 2 year(s) of which includes: Providing legal advice regarding the general application of the Securities Act of 1933, Exchange Act of 1934, and other federal securities laws; Recommending the resolution of disclosure reporting issues.
Providing guidance and evaluation of rulemaking initiatives and overarching policy issues related to the federal securities laws. Major Duties:
Typical Duties Include: Interpreting requirements for available exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, including Regulation A, Regulation Crowdfunding, and Regulation D.
Providing guidance to the public on rules and regulations relating to small businesses, including exemptions from registration and smaller public company disclosure requirements.
Participating in rulemaking projects impacting small businesses. Providing assistance to Division staff on filing reviews of Regulation A or other offerings implicating small business issues.
Researching and developing ideas and providing advice and recommendations on significant issues under the Federal securities laws in the absence of precedent.
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