Division of Corporation Finance — Attorney Openings

April 8, 2015

Disclosure Review Program

We are not accepting applications for attorney positions in the Division’s Disclosure Review Program. 

The Division of Corporation Finance assists the Commission in executing its responsibility to oversee corporate disclosure of important information to the investing public. The Division's staff routinely reviews documents that publicly-held companies are required to file with the Commission. The documents include registration statements; annual and quarterly filings; proxy materials sent to shareholders before an annual meeting; and filings related to mergers and acquisitions. These documents disclose information about the companies' financial condition and business practices to help investors make informed investment decisions. Through the Division's selective review process, the staff monitors compliance with disclosure requirements and seeks to improve the quality of the disclosure. The staff also provides companies with assistance interpreting the Commission's rules and recommends to the Commission new rules for adoption.

For additional information about the work of Disclosure Review Program, please refer to the summary of our Filing Review Process.


The Division recruits entry-level and experienced candidates. Applicant requirements:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active member of the bar

All candidates must possess excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills. Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of the statutes and regulations administered by the Commission or other federal agencies are especially desirable.

How to Apply

All Applicants must apply through USA JOBS to be considered for an attorney or law clerk position in the Disclosure Review Program. Please carefully review all of the application requirements, including the “Required Documents” section, when submitting your application

If you meet the experience requirements of the position, you will be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview.

About the SEC

The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for the best and brightest to join our team. Our mission includes advocating for investors who seek to secure a future for their family, providing guidance and regulations for the nation's securities industry in an increasingly global market, and taking action with an eye toward promoting the capital formation necessary to sustain economic growth.

We are currently seeking qualified applicants for various positions. Opportunities are located in the SEC's Washington, D.C. headquarters and highly qualified candidates may be eligible to work remotely.

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

Last Reviewed or Updated: June 13, 2023