Division of Corporation Finance — Attorney Openings

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance is seeking resumes from attorneys interested in working in Disclosure Operations in the Division's Offices of the Assistant Director.

The foundation of the federal securities laws is disclosure. The Division of Corporation Finance oversees the disclosures made by companies in public offerings and in their annual, quarterly and current reports filed with the SEC.

The Division's role is to assure full and fair disclosure to shareholders and the market. In addition, the Division of Corporation Finance generally seeks to facilitate the ability of companies to raise capital by interpreting and helping companies comply with SEC rules and policies.

Each of the Division's 11 Offices of the Assistant Director is responsible for certain industry groups. Lawyers in Disclosure Operations review and analyze disclosures made by public companies and work with the companies to improve disclosure.

Lawyers work closely with accountants and financial analysts in the Division. They also work directly with executives and lawyers at companies as well as their outside counsel. Much of the work involves disclosure concerning novel financing and business structures in: public offerings; proxy contests; tender offers; and mergers.

We are looking for attorneys who have a J.D. from an accredited law school, are a member of the bar, have a minimum of one year of legal experience, as a member of the bar, in the securities field or in a related financial field, and have excellent writing, communication and analytical skills. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the statutes and regulations administered by the Commission, with a particular emphasis on the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are especially desirable. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to CFResumes@sec.gov and attach: (1) a cover letter addressed to: "Hiring Committee, Division of Corporation Finance" outlining your relevant background and experience; and (2) a current resume. Attorneys selected for an interview will be asked to provide a law school transcript, a 5 to 10 page writing sample, and references. Unless your correspondence indicates otherwise, the Division of Corporation Finance is permitted to share your application materials with other SEC Divisions and Offices.

The SEC is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce.

http://www.sec.gov/jobs/cfops_attorney.htm