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Deputy General Counsel

Office of the Director
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
This position is located in the Legal Division, Office of Litigation at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).


Qualifications:

1. Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
2. Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
3. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, or equivalent, that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

To qualify for this Executive-level position, you must have substantial specialized experience, which is defined as:

  • Experience directing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the operations of a general counsel's office or similar legal operation for an organization or a Federal or state agency, or as a partner in a law firm; AND
  • Experience leading a legal team in analyzing, addressing, and litigating complex legal issues in federal court; AND
  • Experience in analyzing and addressing issues related to administrative law.


The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Responsibilities:

As a Deputy General Counsel, you will:
  • Provide guidance to supervisory and staff attorneys handling defensive and appellate litigation involving the CFPB.
  • Serve as a principal legal advisor to the CFPB Director and other senior officials, including formulating and presenting legal recommendations and conclusions to senior CFPB leadership.
  • Recruit and develop legal talent in defined legal areas and contribute to and share responsibility for setting goals and priorities for the Legal Division.
  • Plan, implement, and manage both short and long-range objectives and strategies for building and maintaining CFPB's legal capabilities, including business practices, management roles, and performance measures.
Managerial and Supervisory Duties Include:
  • Implementing a team vision, with goals and objectives that are communicated to staff and aligned to CFPB strategic objectives.
  • Translating program objectives into organizational structures, budgets, and staffing requirements for current and out years.
  • Ensuring work is appropriately and effectively distributed and accomplished in accordance with established and emerging policy and practice.

Salary : $190,421

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