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Posted: January 21, 2026 (1 day ago)

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ATTORNEY ADVISER

Securities and Exchange Commission

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Fresh

Salary

$149,786 - $177,071

per year

Type

Closes

February 18, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a lawyer for the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, where you'll provide expert legal advice on securities regulations, help develop new rules for financial disclosures, and analyze comments from the public on proposed changes.

It's ideal for experienced attorneys passionate about financial markets who enjoy researching complex legal issues and collaborating on high-stakes projects.

A good fit would be someone with at least three years of post-law school experience in securities law, especially in disclosure rules.

Key Requirements

  • J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited institution
  • Active membership in good standing with the bar of any U.S. state, territory, D.C., or Puerto Rico
  • At least three years of post-J.D. experience independently identifying legal issues, providing analyses, solutions, and preparing legal documents
  • At least two years of experience interpreting and providing guidance on disclosure requirements under Regulation S-K
  • Strong skills in legal research, analysis, and drafting rulemaking documents
  • Ability to serve as a subject matter expert on SEC rulemaking procedures and requirements

Full Job Description

The Division of Corporation Finance is responsible for administration of the full and fair disclosure provisions of the Securities Act of 1933; the securities registration, reporting, proxy, and certain provision of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If selected, you will serve as an Attorney Adviser providing legal advice, counsel, and recommendations for a highly sophisticated and sensitive area involving the securities market and SEC operations.

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 deadline.

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 three years post-J.D.

independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as, which also includes at least two years: Interpreting and providing guidance on disclosure requirements under Regulation S-K.

***There will be multiple cut-off dates used to consider applications for referral to the selecting official. Cut-offs will occur weekly until the closing date of this announcement.*** Major Duties:

  • Assisting with rulemaking projects through conducting legal research and analysis, reviewing comments submitted in rule proposals and in response to requests for comment, drafting discussion sheets that outline rulemaking recommendations, drafting rulemaking releases, and coordinating projects with other divisions and offices Developing recommendations on the elimination, addition, or modification of Commission rules to satisfy Commission objectives or statutory requirements Serving as a subject matter expert on the procedures and administrative and technical requirements that apply to Commission rulemaking Assisting with special projects SALARIES: Atlanta - $149,786 Boston - $160,422 Chicago - $158,341 Denver - $157,929 Fort Worth - $153,985 Los Angeles - $165,129 Miami - $150,851 New York - $166,920 Philadelphia - $156,078 San Francisco -$177,071 Washington, DC - $162,067

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-EX-12870439-MJB