Office of the General Counsel: Attorney Positions

The General Counsel’s Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting applications for positions in its Adjudication, Appellate, General Litigation, and Legal Policy Groups.

The Adjudication Group acts as counsel to the Commission with respect to opinions and orders determining the outcome of contested appeals from decisions of administrative law judges, stock exchanges, FINRA, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Adjudicatory attorneys perform evidentiary review, conduct legal research, produce draft opinions, and advise the Commission on the resolution of issues raised by these appeals.

The Appellate Group represents the Commission before the United States Courts of Appeals and, with the Office of the Solicitor General, the United States Supreme Court in litigation in which the Commission is a party. The Group also represents the Commission when it participates in litigation as amicus curiae.

The General Litigation Group represents the Commission, its members, and its employees when they are parties to civil or administrative litigation arising from the performance of the Commission’s official functions. The Group also investigates and litigates cases alleging violations of Rule 102(e) by attorneys. Cases involve issues arising under a variety of federal administrative statutes, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and Right to Financial Privacy Act.

The Legal Policy Group provides legal and policy analysis and advice to the Commission, individual Commissioners, and the Commission’s divisions and offices concerning the federal securities laws, administrative laws, and other applicable laws. The Group analyzes all enforcement and regulatory recommendations to the Commission from the operating divisions and offices and provides assistance on legislative matters.

Applicants for any of these Groups must have excellent writing and analytical abilities, as demonstrated by past work experience, references, and scholastic achievement. Knowledge of the federal securities laws is highly desirable. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to GCResumes@sec.gov and attach: (1) a cover letter addressed to “Recruitment Coordinator, Office of the General Counsel” outlining your relevant background and experience; and (2) a current resume. Please do not submit writing samples or transcripts. An opening might not exist in every Group at this time.

The Appellate Group is currently seeking applications for an appellate / bankruptcy attorney. Applicants must have knowledge of bankruptcy laws, excellent writing and analytical abilities, and at least four years of litigation experience (including bankruptcy matters). Appellate litigation experience and knowledge of the federal securities laws are desirable.

The General Counsel's Office is also accepting applications for positions in its Legal Policy Group (see description above). Knowledge of the federal securities laws is required. Familiarity with the Commission's regulatory programs with regard to one or more categories of registered entities (including investment advisers, investment companies, broker-dealers, self-regulatory organizations, transfer agents or nationally recognized statistical rating organizations) is highly desirable, as is knowledge of federal administrative law, including the Administrative Procedure Act. Applicants for this position must have excellent writing and analytical abilities, as demonstrated by past work experience, references, and scholastic achievement.

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

Office of the General Counsel — Attorney Positions

Modified: 10/01/2009