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GENERAL ATTORNEY (LABOR, EMPLOYMENT, AND LITIGATION)

Securities and Exchange Commission · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Onsite · $151,597 - $256,833/year
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Position Overview

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States United States flag
Compensation: $151,597 - $256,833/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: Litigation
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Apr 9, 2026

Job Description

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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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 of post J.D. work experience independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as settlement agreements, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least two years: Providing legal advice (both written and oral) to senior management officials on complex legal issues governed by the federal statutes, rules, and regulations relevant to labor and employment law; AND Defending large employers (e.g., a federal agency or corporation) in litigation before the EEOC, at arbitration, and/or in federal district court.

Requirements

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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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 of post J.D. work experience independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as settlement agreements, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least two years: Providing legal advice (both written and oral) to senior management officials on complex legal issues governed by the federal statutes, rules, and regulations relevant to labor and employment law; AND Defending large employers (e.g., a federal agency or corporation) in litigation before the EEOC, at arbitration, and/or in federal district court.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

About This Role

Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking a GENERAL ATTORNEY (LABOR, EMPLOYMENT, AND LITIGATION) to join their Litigation team at the Senior level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

$151,597 - $256,833/year

Practice Area

Litigation

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Securities and Exchange Commission Hiring Team

Application Deadline

April 9, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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