Attorney Advisor

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services to the Commission, ensuring that all agency actions comply with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and related regulations. OGC represents the Commission in federal courts and before administrative bodies in litigation involving enforcement appeals, challenges to Commission actions, derivatives industry bankruptcies, employment matters, and other administrative proceedings. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D.; 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. Proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty. AND To Qualify at the CT-14 Grade Level Candidates with a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar membership and 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school. Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience 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. Qualifying experience may include: supporting a whistleblower program through policy development WBO application evaluation legal research and analysis advising on claims reporting outcomes to senior leadership Application Requirements Writing sample demonstrating analysis of legal issues. If the writing product was a collaborative effort involving others and edited by others, please provide a short explanation of the process and your specific role. #J-18808-Ljbffr