The General Counsel’s Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission seeks attorneys to join our Adjudication Group. The work of the Adjudication Group generally involves assisting the Commission in resolving administrative proceedings, including administrative proceedings set for a hearing before the Commission, appeals from initial decisions issued by the SEC’s administrative law judges, and petitions seeking review of actions taken by self-regulatory organizations, such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). In these matters, the Commission issues decisions in the form of legal opinions prepared with the assistance of the attorneys in the Adjudication Group. The Commission’s adjudicatory opinions serve as legal guidance and precedent for the securities industry and the securities bar.

OGC is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. That commitment is critical to attracting and retaining talent with the mix of skills and expertise needed to accomplish our mission.

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HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must possess the following:

• J.D. or LL.B. degree;
• 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; and

• To be considered at the following pay levels:

o SK-13 - Two years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney, one year of which in the specialty area of appellate litigation performing research, providing advice, and preparing a variety of written documents.

o SK-12 - One year post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney.

Preferred experience:

• Prior federal judicial clerkships; or

• Substantial amount of appellate work, critical motions writing, or opinion writing.

  Please submit the following materials to GCResumes@sec.gov:

  • Resume; and
  • Cover letter outlining your relevant background and experience.

  Questions: Allan Capute (202) 551-5122.

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