Attorney Advisor (International & Head of Super...

Closing Date: 22nd May, 2026

Description:

Summary:
The Office of International Affairs serves as the primary focal point for the agency's international activities. In this connection, OIA assists the Chairman and the Commission in its formulation of international matters and coordinating the Commission's varied international activities, provides information to the Commission concerning foreign regulatory systems, and analyzes foreign regulatory developments.

Duties:
As an Attorney-Advisor (International and Head of Supervisory Cooperation) in the Office of International Affairs (OIA), you will:

• Lead major supervisory‑cooperation projects, including drafting, negotiating, and finalizing memoranda of understanding and other international cooperation instruments; coordinating cross‑divisional teams; researching Commission and foreign regulatory frameworks; and developing recommended policy positions for senior leadership.
• Support the Commission's international coordination and cooperation initiatives by developing bilateral and multilateral arrangements, preparing supporting documents and analyses, reviewing and commenting on drafts, and coordinating directly with foreign authorities on information‑ and data‑sharing matters.
• Research foreign regulatory, exchange, and intermediary developments; prepare written analyses and summaries for senior officials; and maintain ongoing awareness of international regulatory trends through review of primary sources and engagement with foreign counterparts.
• Assist other Commission offices on international matters, including reviewing proposed actions, consulting on foreign regulatory developments, and obtaining information from foreign regulators as needed.
• Support the Commission's participation in international standard-setting and coordination bodies, including the International Organization of Securities Commissions and the Financial Stability Board, by reviewing and commenting on working papers, drafting responses to inquiries, preparing briefing materials and talking points, and coordinating with foreign authorities.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Favorable Background/Security Investigation
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be subject to a two-year trial period
• Must be an active member of the bar in good standing

Qualifications:
Basic Requirement: All applicants must possess the following:

• J.D.; 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)
• AND

CT-15: At least 5 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school.

Examples of relevant legal experience include:

• Applying advanced legal theory, principles, and regulatory requirements to develop recommendations, interpret policy, and advise on matters involving significant public‑policy implications.
• Leading complex projects requiring expert‑level knowledge of supervisory cooperation practices, international regulatory frameworks, and self‑regulatory organization and industry trends, including drafting and interpreting regulatory and technical documents.
• Conducting high‑level negotiations with foreign regulatory authorities and communicating complex legal and policy issues clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
• Applying extensive knowledge of law and the legislative process to issues that significantly affect agency operations, and providing authoritative guidance based on specialized areas of responsibility.
• Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count.

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 that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov.

Special Instructions for 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional Information:
Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Trial Period:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a Bargaining Unit position located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337.

More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.

The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program (https://www.cftc.gov/careers/salary.htm) website for additional information.

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.

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: