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
Compensation:$151,597 - $256,833/year
Position:Senior
Type:Job
Practice Area:
General Practice
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Apr 9, 2026
Job Description
Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the deadline. 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 legal memoranda and presentations, which also includes at least two years: Analyzing, researching, and applying federal securities laws, such as the Exchange Act, the Advisers Act, or the Investment Company Act, or federal laws governing rulemaking; AND Conveying analysis through written and oral briefings, consultations, correspondence, or other presentations. *Experience with agency rulemaking, preferably with the Administrative Procedure Act and other federal administrative statutes applicable to agency rulemaking, is desirable.*
Requirements
Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the deadline. 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 legal memoranda and presentations, which also includes at least two years: Analyzing, researching, and applying federal securities laws, such as the Exchange Act, the Advisers Act, or the Investment Company Act, or federal laws governing rulemaking; AND Conveying analysis through written and oral briefings, consultations, correspondence, or other presentations. *Experience with agency rulemaking, preferably with the Administrative Procedure Act and other federal administrative statutes applicable to agency rulemaking, is desirable.*
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
About This Role
Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking a SENIOR COUNSEL (LEGAL REVIEW) to join their General Practice 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
General Practice
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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