ATTORNEY - TRADING AND MARKETS RULEMAKING AND RULE FILING SUPPORT

Full Job Description

The Division of Trading and Markets (TM) is seeking applicants to fill their Attorney - Trading and Markets Rulemaking and Rule Filing Support (Attorney-Adviser) positions.

The successful applicant will have strong research and writing skills and be interested in learning about the securities markets while working to strengthen our national market system and protect investors.

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. 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: SK-14: In addition to the Basic Requirements, the applicant must have three years of post J.D.

experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as filings, memoranda, contracts, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least two years of either: Interpreting, applying, and explaining the provisions of the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the securities industry, in particular, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related self-regulatory organization rules; OR Developing and justifying recommendations or conclusions related to federal, state, or local law regarding financial institutions, including experience gained through relevant litigation or enforcement activities, or similar experience in an area such as banking, commodities, or corporate.

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 and Regulatory Analysis: Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives.

Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

Workload Management: Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Major Duties:

In this role as an Attorney - Trading and Markets Rulemaking and Rule Filing Support, you will be responsible for: Developing and preparing guidance and facilitating action on complex legal and policy issues arising from the interpretation and application of the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Reviewing and analyzing proposed rule changes by registered clearing agencies, national securities exchanges, National Market System Plans, and other regulated entities, as well as reviewing and analyzing proposed new trading systems, strategies and products, as applicable.

Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting new legislative initiatives, Congressional mandates, Commission or Court decisions, actions taken by other regulators, and other events that may affect the securities markets.

Participating in the development and implementation of regulatory initiatives, including Commission rulemaking, exemptive requests, interpretive guidance, staff studies, and other Commission or staff initiatives.

Assisting and providing support and advice regarding TM's oversight of self-regulated organizations (SROs); broker-dealers; transfer agents; alternative trading systems; securities information processors; and other regulated entities.

Consulting and coordinating with other regulators, SROs, broker-dealers, transfer agents, and other financial market participants, as well as other staff in the Commission and TM as necessary and appropriate to complete assignments.