Counsel

Full Job Description

The Division of Investment Management (IM) is seeking early-career attorneys (Counsel) with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

As a Counsel, you will support legal analysis under the federal securities laws, assist in reviewing filings and regulatory submissions, and contribute to guidance, policy development, and rulemaking affecting investment companies and investment advisers.

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: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-11: Applicant must have a J.D.

and currently an active member of the bar in good standing. SK-12: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, the applicant must have at least one year post J.D.

work experience defining legal issues, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents and analyzing federal rules and regulations administered by the Commission.

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 relating to compliance with Federal securities laws.

Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational goals and objectives.

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

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

To provide clarity for applicants, duties are grouped by office. Applicants may indicate interest in one or more offices during the application process.

Typical duties include: Rulemaking Office (RMO) Conducting legal and policy research on issues affecting investment companies and investment advisers to support the development of rulemaking initiatives.

Drafting portions of rule releases, Federal Register notices, memoranda, and proposed rule text under the guidance of senior attorneys.

Chief Counsel's Office (CCO) Assisting in reviewing and analyzing matters affecting investment companies and investment advisers, including requests for no-action, interpretive, and exemptive relief.

Conducting legal research, analyze factual submissions, and prepare draft memoranda, recommendations, or correspondence for senior attorney review.

Disclosure Review and Accounting Office (DRAO) Reviewing and analyzing investment companies, business development companies, and insurance filings under supervision, identifying disclosure issues and preparing draft comments.

Conducting legal and factual research and preparing draft guidance, issue summaries, and background materials related to disclosure requirements.