Attorney Advisor (Bank Advisory)

Closing Date: 22nd June, 2026

Description:

Summary:
As an Attorney (Bank Advisory), you will perform complex legal work which influences the operations of national banks, Federal Savings Associations (FSA), or internal OCC operations as well as counsel OCC management and staff on applicable federal laws.

Chief Counsel's Office / Bank Advisory group:

• Washington, DC
• New York, NY
• Chicago, IL
• Denver, CO
• Dallas, TX

Duties:
As an Attorney in the Chief Counsel's Office (CCO), you will report to an assistant manager in the Bank Advisory law unit.

The Bank Advisory group serves as OCC's counsel on financial institution law and administrative law matters arising in the licensing, supervision and regulation of financial institutions including as to activities & structure, digital assets, securities and corporate practices, BSA/AML and consumer law.

As an Attorney in the Bank Advisory law unit, and as assigned by your manager, you will:

• Research, analyze, and interpret legal matters and/or matters pertaining to financial institutions.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, opinions, interpretive letters and briefs.
• Respond to telephone or written inquiries from internal and/or external stakeholders regarding legal issues.
• Counsel OCC management and internal or external stakeholders on legal matters and/or matters pertaining to financial institutions.
• Represent the legal practice and policy of the Comptroller in meetings with bank management, bank counsel, private attorneys, consumers, and other governmental agencies concerning complex legal matters.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights (https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights), for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/privacy-act-statement-9-9-13.pdf/view#:~:text=This%20privacy%20act%20statement%20provides,the%20FD-258%20fingerprint%20card.) (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov) (https://www.dni.gov/files/NCSC/documents/Regulations/SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
• Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) (http://careers.occ.gov/careers/apply/application-resources.html) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
• Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
• Click here (http://careers.occ.gov/careers/apply/application-resources.html) for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.
• Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information.

Qualifications:
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

• NB-V: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-IV band level or GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
• Experience conducting legal research or analysis in financial services law or administrative law.
• NB-VI: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-V band level or GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:
• Experience conducting legal research, analysis, and preparing legal memoranda, briefs, opinions, regulations, or other legal documents in financial services law or administrative law.
• AND

Must be an active member of the bar of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education:
You must have graduated with a J.D. or an LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Additional Information:

• Salary range does not include geographical pay.
• For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here. (http://careers.occ.gov/pay-and-benefits/salary/index-occ-salary-structure.html)
• If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
• The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more positions.
• Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
• Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
• The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title5/pdf/USCODE-2022-title5-partIII-subpartH-chap92-sec9202.pdf) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-5/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-920/subpart-B/section-920.201) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
• Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.
• All newly appointed employees to the excepted service are subject to a trial period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the trial period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the trial period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

Additional Information:
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits: