Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Attorney-Adviser (Senior Attorney), CG-0905-14, (NTE 2 years)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Attorney-Adviser (Senior Attorney), CG-0905-14, (NTE 2 years)
This position is located in the Asset Disposition & Receivership Management Unit, Resolution & Receivership Branch and is responsible for legal support to failed IDI receiverships, including asset management and sales, real estate law, environmental law, bank closings, receivership powers and operations, administrative law and corporate law. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.Duties
Collaborates with other attorneys in the Legal Division in connection with, and analyzing, structuring, drafting and negotiating documentation for complex corporate transactions, such as marketing and sales of loans and other financial instruments; commercial real estate purchases and sales, acquisition, development, construction and finance; mergers and acquisitions of businesses (including financial institutions); mortgage servicing sales; and secured lending transactions.Assists with the conduct and oversight of legal negotiations of settlements or other resolutions of contractual disputes, claims or liabilities, and provides legal advice and other related legal assistance, including preparing or assisting with the drafting of documentation regarding the same.Participates in IDI closings and post-closing activities in order to provide advice on legal issues ranging from routine to novel and complex.Serves as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following subject matters or practice areas (or such other areas in which attorneys in the Section may need to be proficient): (i) real estate transactions and law relating to the acquisition, sale, development and construction of commercial property; (ii) finance and secured lending law; (iii) affordable housing law and transactions; (iv) general contract law; (v) law governing lending and lenders; or (vi) mortgage servicing.Salary
$146,027 - $238,162/yearConditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.U.S. Citizenship is required.Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.The candidate selected will be offered an appointment not-to-exceed two (2) years which may not be extended beyond the maximum four (4) year time limitation.Qualifications
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. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a transactional attorney that has assisted with analyzing, structuring, drafting and negotiating documentation in connection with asset-related transactions. Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership.This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.Education:
All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).Bar Membership:
All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC.Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.Education
See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.Other Information
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office two days per week.If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.Required Documents
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service (e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.) along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:
This position has a positive education requirement. In order to be considered, you must submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
To begin, click the
“Apply”
button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.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.In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.To find out more, contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
This position is located in the Asset Disposition & Receivership Management Unit, Resolution & Receivership Branch and is responsible for legal support to failed IDI receiverships, including asset management and sales, real estate law, environmental law, bank closings, receivership powers and operations, administrative law and corporate law. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.Duties
Collaborates with other attorneys in the Legal Division in connection with, and analyzing, structuring, drafting and negotiating documentation for complex corporate transactions, such as marketing and sales of loans and other financial instruments; commercial real estate purchases and sales, acquisition, development, construction and finance; mergers and acquisitions of businesses (including financial institutions); mortgage servicing sales; and secured lending transactions.Assists with the conduct and oversight of legal negotiations of settlements or other resolutions of contractual disputes, claims or liabilities, and provides legal advice and other related legal assistance, including preparing or assisting with the drafting of documentation regarding the same.Participates in IDI closings and post-closing activities in order to provide advice on legal issues ranging from routine to novel and complex.Serves as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following subject matters or practice areas (or such other areas in which attorneys in the Section may need to be proficient): (i) real estate transactions and law relating to the acquisition, sale, development and construction of commercial property; (ii) finance and secured lending law; (iii) affordable housing law and transactions; (iv) general contract law; (v) law governing lending and lenders; or (vi) mortgage servicing.Salary
$146,027 - $238,162/yearConditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.U.S. Citizenship is required.Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.The candidate selected will be offered an appointment not-to-exceed two (2) years which may not be extended beyond the maximum four (4) year time limitation.Qualifications
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. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a transactional attorney that has assisted with analyzing, structuring, drafting and negotiating documentation in connection with asset-related transactions. Specialized experience must be directly related to the position being filled and is experience gained after issuance of bar membership.This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment.Education:
All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum education requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).Bar Membership:
All attorney positions require current active bar membership (valid license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any state, District of Columbia, any United States territory or Commonwealth, or Federal Court is acceptable. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC.Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.Education
See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.Other Information
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office two days per week.If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.Required Documents
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service (e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.) along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:
This position has a positive education requirement. In order to be considered, you must submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload/fax all transcripts as one document.Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.How to Apply
To begin, click the
“Apply”
button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.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.In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.To find out more, contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
#J-18808-Ljbffr