Counsel

About the company

The Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD), Office of the Chief Counsel is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Counsel). As an Attorney-Adviser, you will be responsible for helping to formulate investment management policy for OIAD. *The selectee may stay in their current duty location.

Your tasks

In this role as an Attorney-Adviser, you will be responsible for: Analyzing the impact on investors of current and proposed rules of the Commission and self-regulatory organizations (SROs) relating to investment companies and investment advisers. Drafting the investment management sections of the Office of the Investor Advocate's semi-annual reports to Congress. Serving as a liaison between the Office of the Investor Advocate and the Division of Investment Management, and external parties in connection with investment management policy. Acting as the point of contact between the Office of the Investor Advocate and Commissioners' offices with respect to investment management matters. Briefing the Investor Advocate and Chief Counsel on the purpose and effect of proposed legislation and regulations. Providing support to the Investor Advisory Committee and one or more subcommittees. Preparing and reviewing recommendations, Congressional reports, speeches, and other materials involving complex legal and policy questions.

Requirements

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 one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes: Interpreting and applying federal securities laws, with a primary focus on the Investment Company Act and/or the Investment Advisers Act; AND Conducting legal research and analysis regarding the application of federal securities laws; AND/OR Developing and recommending statutory, regulatory, or policy solutions.

??????? ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

• Competency 1: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
• Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
• Competency 3: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.
• Competency 4: Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.

How to apply

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received.

Other

Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.