What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATTORNEY-ADVISER position at Securities and Exchange Commission?
The Division of Investment Management (IM) works to support the SEC in its mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. IM regulates investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers.
IM's Disclosure Review and Accounting Office #2 is seeking to fill one temporary Attorney-Adviser - Sr. Special Counsel position in Washington, DC.
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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following
Identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings and motions, and must also include:
Typical duties include:
IM's Disclosure Review and Accounting Office #2 is seeking to fill one temporary Attorney-Adviser - Sr. Special Counsel position in Washington, DC.
Qualifications:
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.
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-16: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14/15 level. Specialized experience includes:Identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings and motions, and must also include:
- Providing legal advice; AND
- Responding to complex and difficult questions; AND
- Researching and providing legal interpretation of statutes, and implementing regulations; AND
- Developing and preparing guidance on a variety of complex legal issues, interpretation and application of statues; AND
- Interpreting and applying the provisions and providing sound advice regarding the federal securities laws (for example, the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act and/or the Exchange Act).
Responsibilities:
At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.Typical duties include:
- Coordinating review of, and providing expertise regarding, Investment Company Act issues applicable to disclosure documents (including on digital assets, fintech and blockchain-related issues) such as registration statements, proxies and other filings for registered investment companies, such as open-end funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds.
- Serving as the Office's primary point of contact regarding digital assets, fintech, and blockchain-related matters, and present at meetings with senior SEC officials, outside parties, fellow regulators, and other stakeholders on these and other disclosure-related issues.
- Preparing responses to correspondence, filings, and other inquiries regarding digital assets, fintech, and blockchain-related matters arising under the Investment Company Act and its rules.
- Assisting staff in resolving issues related to specific disclosure documents and the applicability of the regulatory provisions of the Investment Company Act and its rules.
- Drafting policy recommendations, template disclosure comments, and guidance regarding application of the Investment Company Act and its rules to investment company activities related to disclosure, including on digital assets, fintech, and blockchain technology.
- Researching disclosure-related developments and industry trends, including on digital assets, fintech, and blockchain issues, particularly as they affect the asset management industry and registered funds. Recommending and participating in projects based on these trends.
- Advising on the Division's regulatory approach to fund disclosure, with an emphasis on digital assets, fintech, and blockchain-related matters and prepare recommendations to promote consistency, transparency, and clear investor disclosure.
Salary : $169,368