ATTORNEY ADVISER

Position: ATTORNEY ADVISER

Location: BRO, CHRO, DRO, LARO, NYRO, PLRO, SFRO, HQ, SLRO, ARO, FWRO, MIRO

Salary: $107,846 - $259,590 per year

Open & closing dates: 08/07/2023 to 08/21/2023

Job Link:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/741844700

Summary
The Division of Examinations is seeking skilled candidates to serve as an Attorney-Adviser, SK-0905-13/14 to perform examinations and duties involving the crypto asset market. This position is located at SEC offices throughout the country.

Conditions of Employment

CITIZENSHIP: This position is open to US Citizens.

You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree.

You must be an active member of the bar in good standing

Typical duties include:

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.

This position is in the Technology Controls Program (TCP) within the Division of Examinations and will be located in one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Ft. Worth, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC.

If selected, you will join a well-respected team as an Attorney-Adviser responsible for conducting examinations entities focused on crypto asset securities.

Typical duties include:

Participating in and providing technical assistance, regulatory guidance, and support to examination or inspection activities;

Working as a member of a team with other staff members engaged in conducting examinations; responding to trends in the market; identifying areas of the market that merit special attention; and developing new inspection/examination procedures and processes;

Conducting research, reviews and analysis of a variety of documents related to compliance; conducting reviews of customer trading and securities holdings; reviewing firm marketing; and developing recommendations to resolve problems in assigned areas of specialization;

Preparing reports, correspondence, memoranda and other documents summarizing reviews, research and analysis related to registered entities, compliance with the federal securities laws; and

Initiating and conducting consultations with staff of the Division of Examinations and other SEC divisions and offices on issues which present difficult questions of fact and law or policy that require review and consultation before being presented for final action.

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.

Additional information and the link to the application can be found here:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/741844700