Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Attorney Advisor (Ethics)
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The mission of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is to protect market participants and the public from fraud, manipulation, abusive practices and systemic risk related to derivatives – both futures and swaps – and to foster transparent, open, competitive and financially sound markets.Duties
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the principal legal advisor to the Commission and to leadership in divisions and offices within the agency on a variety of issues involving the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), the regulations promulgated thereunder, and other federal statutes and regulations having implications for the work and administration of the agency, such as the Administrative Procedure Act, bankruptcy laws, federal securities and banking laws.The incumbent serves as an Attorney-Advisor for OGC and is supervised by the Associate General Counsel leading the General Law Branch’s Ethics Team.Typical Duties Include:Carrying out all aspects, programs, and activities of the CFTC's ethics program. Concerning financial disclosures, the incumbent's responsibilities include reviewing both public and non-public financial disclosures, conducting conflicts analyses concerning CFTC employees' interests, and certifying financial disclosure reports.Providing legal counsel on all relevant ethics authorities, including 18 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq., 5 C.F.R. §§ 2634 et seq., the CFTC's supplemental ethics regulations, the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, the Hatch Act, the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act, and 31 U.S.C. § 1353. Cultivating a positive relationship with clients and serves as a resource for them. This includes providing training on all aspects of the ethics program.Providing comprehensive and timely responses to questions. In order to ensure continuity of operations, incumbent complies with all knowledge management and document retention practices.Performing legal services in support of the General Law Branch, which may include analysis and guidance on matters concerning the Privacy Act, FOIA, fiscal law, employment law, and other administrative law areas.Serving as a work leader or project coordinator in specific matters, directing, guiding, coordinating, and reviewing the work of other attorneys and coordinating the work of analysts, economists, or accountants attached to other Offices or Divisions, assigning to them the several tasks to be done and presenting their products.Salary
$172,189 - $252,927/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. CitizenshipFavorable Background/Security InvestigationMales born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective ServiceMay be subject to a two-year trial period.You must be an active member of the bar in good standing.Bar Membership: Currently an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.QualificationsCT-14 Level:
You must have a J.D. Degree, bar membership, and four years of relevant legal practice experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a legal position. Relevant experience is defined as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained subsequent to graduation from law school.Qualifying experience may include:
Providing legal counsel on all relevant ethics authorities, performing legal analysis and guidance on matters concerning the Privacy Act, FOIA, fiscal law, employment law, and other administrative law areas.Education:
Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Other InformationRelocation:
Relocation expenses will not be paid.Trial Period:
You may be subject to a two-year trial period, if applicable.This position is not in the Bargaining Unit.This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions.The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.Veterans' Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.Required Documents:Resume showing all relevant and related experience (cover letter optional).JD/Transcripts (unofficial copy is accepted for application package, but an official copy with date degree was awarded is required prior to firm offer letter being extended).Bar membership details.Writing sample demonstrating analysis of complex legal issues (optional).How to Apply:
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV.Benefits:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the principal legal advisor to the Commission and to leadership in divisions and offices within the agency on a variety of issues involving the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), the regulations promulgated thereunder, and other federal statutes and regulations having implications for the work and administration of the agency, such as the Administrative Procedure Act, bankruptcy laws, federal securities and banking laws.The incumbent serves as an Attorney-Advisor for OGC and is supervised by the Associate General Counsel leading the General Law Branch’s Ethics Team.Typical Duties Include:Carrying out all aspects, programs, and activities of the CFTC's ethics program. Concerning financial disclosures, the incumbent's responsibilities include reviewing both public and non-public financial disclosures, conducting conflicts analyses concerning CFTC employees' interests, and certifying financial disclosure reports.Providing legal counsel on all relevant ethics authorities, including 18 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq., 5 C.F.R. §§ 2634 et seq., the CFTC's supplemental ethics regulations, the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, the Hatch Act, the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act, and 31 U.S.C. § 1353. Cultivating a positive relationship with clients and serves as a resource for them. This includes providing training on all aspects of the ethics program.Providing comprehensive and timely responses to questions. In order to ensure continuity of operations, incumbent complies with all knowledge management and document retention practices.Performing legal services in support of the General Law Branch, which may include analysis and guidance on matters concerning the Privacy Act, FOIA, fiscal law, employment law, and other administrative law areas.Serving as a work leader or project coordinator in specific matters, directing, guiding, coordinating, and reviewing the work of other attorneys and coordinating the work of analysts, economists, or accountants attached to other Offices or Divisions, assigning to them the several tasks to be done and presenting their products.Salary
$172,189 - $252,927/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. CitizenshipFavorable Background/Security InvestigationMales born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective ServiceMay be subject to a two-year trial period.You must be an active member of the bar in good standing.Bar Membership: Currently an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.QualificationsCT-14 Level:
You must have a J.D. Degree, bar membership, and four years of relevant legal practice experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a legal position. Relevant experience is defined as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained subsequent to graduation from law school.Qualifying experience may include:
Providing legal counsel on all relevant ethics authorities, performing legal analysis and guidance on matters concerning the Privacy Act, FOIA, fiscal law, employment law, and other administrative law areas.Education:
Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Other InformationRelocation:
Relocation expenses will not be paid.Trial Period:
You may be subject to a two-year trial period, if applicable.This position is not in the Bargaining Unit.This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions.The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.Veterans' Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.Required Documents:Resume showing all relevant and related experience (cover letter optional).JD/Transcripts (unofficial copy is accepted for application package, but an official copy with date degree was awarded is required prior to firm offer letter being extended).Bar membership details.Writing sample demonstrating analysis of complex legal issues (optional).How to Apply:
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV.Benefits:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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