Senior Special Counsel

The Division of Investment Management's Rulemaking Office seeks a Senior Special Counsel (Attorney-Adviser) in the Investment Company Regulation Office to lead Investment Company Act rulemaking, provide expert legal and policy analysis, develop recommendations and rule text, manage complex regulatory projects, and coordinate across the Commission and with external stakeholders to advance key regulatory initiatives. In this role as an Attorney-Adviser, you will be responsible for: Advising and leading teams through all stages of the rulemaking process, including policy development, producing proposing or adopting releases and related materials, and engaging with senior management in the Division and the Commissioners and their staff, as well as with staff of other Commission divisions and other federal agencies; Autonomously handling a number of rulemaking projects and serve as a subject matter expert in the Division and the Commission; and Consulting and coordinating regulatory policy with staff across the Division and throughout the Commission and other federal agencies and intergovernmental working groups, as well as the public and industry representatives. 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. 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 at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Providing legal advice through interpreting and applying the provisions of federal securities laws, such as the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act, and/or the Exchange Act. 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 and Regulatory Compliance • Conducts analysis and prepares documents relating to compliance with Federal securities laws. 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 stakeholders to support organizational 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. 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. 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. 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