Attorney Advisor

The Office of International Affairs serves as the primary focal point for the agency's international activities. In this connection, OIA assists the Chairman and the Commission in its formulation of international matters and coordinating the Commission's varied international activities, provides information to the Commission concerning foreign regulatory systems, and analyzes foreign regulatory developments.

Qualifications:

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following:

• J.D.; 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)

                                                            AND

CT-14: At least 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school.

Examples of relevant legal experience include: 

• Demonstrated skill in research and analysis of complex legal issues, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, international law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.

• Knowledge of derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swap markets, and clearing for these markets.

Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count.

Responsibilities:

As an Attorney Advisor (International) in the Office of International Affairs (OIA), your principal duties will include conducting research, drafting reports, legal interpretations, memoranda and other written products as assigned. You will review Commission proposed rules and other actions, participate in the representation of the Commission at international meetings and domestic inter-agency meetings relating to international policy, and negotiate and draft regulatory arrangements with foreign authorities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Negotiating and drafting documents intended for an international audience, which may involve reports for international bodies such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions and the Financial Stability Board.
• Drafting briefing memoranda on international developments and reports.
• Reviewing draft rules prepared by other offices and divisions with a view towards ensuring consistency with international standards.
• Monitoring foreign regulatory developments, as well as producing and maintaining analyses of regulatory developments.
• Preparing legal interpretations and memoranda for the Commission, its operating divisions and other senior staff with respect to difficult, complex and novel legal problems.
• Negotiating and drafting international arrangements with foreign regulators and policymakers for information sharing and cooperative regulatory oversight.

Salary : $159,935