Senior Special Counsel - Office of Market Supervision

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The Division of Trading and Markets (TM) Office of Market Supervision (OMS) is seeking applicants for their Attorney Adviser (Senior Special Counsel - Office of Market Supervision) position. OMS oversees all aspects of securities and securities-based trading platforms such as national securities exchanges, security-based swap execution facilities, and alternative trading systems. The office also oversees rules and policy related to securities trading and the national market system. 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-16: Applicant must have at least four years post-J.D experience 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 three years: Interpreting and applying the provisions of the securities laws, rules, and regulations related to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as they apply to securities exchanges, security futures exchanges, security-based swap execution facilities, alternative trading systems, or national security associations, and Developing recommendations and advising on legal, regulatory, or policy matters related to the regulation of financial markets. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Legal and Regulatory Analysis: Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process. Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Workload Management: Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives.

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