SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY-ADVISER

Full Job Description

The Division of Investment Management (IM) Rulemaking Office is seeking a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Assistant Director) position in the Investment Adviser Regulation Office in Washington, DC.

As an Assistant Director, you will lead a staff of dynamic attorneys that are responsible for evaluating the operation of the Investment Advisers Act and the Commission rules.

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-17: Applicant must have at least four (4) years of post J.D.

work experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also included at least three (3) years: Providing legal advice and interpretations of statutes and regulations and their implementation; AND Interpreting the provisions of the Investment Advisers Act or Investment Company Act, as well as the federal securities laws; AND Applying the provisions of the Investment Advisers Act or Investment Company Act, as well as the federal securities laws Major Duties:

Typical Duties Include: Reviewing the laws and rules that regulate investment advisers and investment companies to determine whether to recommend the Commission revise or adopt certain rules or amendments; developing recommendations to the Commission for rules that codify certain repetitive administrative actions such as exemptive orders or interpretive positions; and drafting proposed rules, regulations, and amendments.

Managing and overseeing rulemaking projects, from the initial, formative stages through the Commission's consideration and issuance of proposing and adopting releases; and applying the Administrative Procedures Act.

Writing and reviewing the work of other staff in drafting work product, including recommended Commission rulemakings, staff guidance, and other written materials.

Representing the Commission in various matters and advising other Commission programs related to the regulation of investment advisers, such as enforcement and examination matters, and disclosure of information by registrants.

Carrying out supervisory duties, such as performance management, training, awards, and recruitment; keeping employees informed regarding the policies, procedures, and goals of the Commission as they relate to their work on assigned projects.

Communicating with the Division's Director, Associate Directors, and with others inside and outside the Division and Commission, about progress and developments in rulemaking matters.