Securities Attorney

The Division of Enforcement, Office of Market Intelligence (OMI) is seeking a General Attorney (Securities Attorney). As a Securities Attorney, you will assist OMI with identifying, analyzing, and evaluating allegations of possible violations of securities laws based on Tips, Complaints and Referrals (TCRs), Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and other data and intelligence, preparing written analysis and findings, and recommending potential further action or response. Major duties: In this role as a Securities Attorney, you will serve in the TCR Review and Bank Secrecy Act Groups, and will primarily be responsible for some or all the following: Analyzing TCRs, SARs, and other case leads and information sources to determine and identify credible allegations of potential securities law violations and the applicable regulation or law allegedly violated. Performing in-depth research of subjects, claims, and events, and collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing related data and information from a variety of internal and external sources and databases for use in the development and assessment of leads. Preparing written analyses and findings, applying law to facts and evidence, and making recommendations regarding the further consideration, assignment, and disposition of TCRs, SARs, and other leads. Coordinating with staff in the Division of Enforcement, the Division Corporation Finance, and other SEC offices and divisions regarding the consideration, assignment, and disposition of TCRs, SARs, and other leads. Performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 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. 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-14 : Applicant must have at least three years post-J.D experience independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions which also includes at least two years: Analyzing complex legal and factual issues; AND Conducting investigations and developing recommendations relating to violations of the federal securities law; AND Conducting civil cases in United States District Courts or proceedings before administrative law judges. 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 Analysis: Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case. Competency 2: Development and Use of Record: Strategically collects, analyzes, and organizes an evidentiary record. Competency 3: Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 4: Case Management: Manages cases efficiently using best practices.