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Intelligencecareers

Lateral Attorney

Intelligencecareers, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Attorneys at the CIA provide legal advice and policy counsel on a variety of legal issues relating to intelligence and national security law and other routine practices of an executive agency. CIA's Office of General Counsel places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives, and encourages applications from qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities.Minimum Qualifications

Active membership of the bar (any US jurisdiction).Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.Demonstrated experience of at least three years in one or more of OGC's practice areas.Desired Qualifications

All candidates are reviewed for the following competencies:

Legal analysis, reasoning and writing, including the ability to effectively integrate and synthesize facts and law to make legally sound decisions, including in compressed timeframes.Interpersonal and communication skills.The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment.The ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances.Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities concurrently.Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships inside and outside the CIA.Demonstrated expertise on complex legal matters, and strong client counseling skills, in one or more of the following practice areas: Constitutional Law, Government Contracts, Employment Law, Ethics, Fiscal Law, FOIA, International Law, Investigations, Litigation (Federal), Privacy Law, Operational Law, Surveillance Law, and Tech/Cyber Law.

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