Attorney Advisor

The Market Participants Division leads the Commission's efforts in protecting market participants and their funds by ensuring the financial integrity, fitness, and fair business conduct of derivatives market intermediaries, such as swap dealers, major swap participants, futures commission merchants, introducing brokers, commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, floor brokers, and retail foreign exchange dealers ("Market Participants"). 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) CT-12: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or an equivalent law degree, Active bar membership and in good standing, At least 2 years of relevant legal experience obtained after graduation from law school. CT-13: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or an equivalent law degree, Active bar membership and in good standing, At least 3 years of relevant legal experience obtained after graduation from law school. CT-14: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or an equivalent law degree, Active bar membership and in good standing, At least 4 years of relevant legal experience obtained after graduation from law school. 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. Desired Qualifications: Expert skill in research and analysis of complex legal issues. Expert knowledge of derivatives or related law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law. #J-18808-Ljbffr