Senior Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking General Attorneys (Senior Counsel) in the Litigation and Administrative Practice Group in Washington, DC. The Group provides legal and policy advice to the Commission and the SEC's divisions and offices on a wide range of legal matters related to privileges, contracts, appropriations, intellectual property, employment, labor law, and professional responsibility. The Group also defends the Commission in litigation related to each of these areas.

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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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-14: Applicant must have at least three year(s) of post J.D. work experience independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as, pleadings, motions and agreements which also includes at least two years:

1. Representing federal agencies or clients in litigation; AND
2. Providing legal advice (both written and oral) on legal issues; AND
3. Drafting legal memoranda, legal documents, and reports pertaining to litigation.

Accomplishment Record Competencies: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies.

1. Civil Litigation - Implements litigation strategies and represents the Agency in court or administrative proceedings.
2. Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.
3. Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
4. Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.