Attorney - Rulemakings and Releases Legal Review

The Division of Trading and Markets, Legal Review Office is seeking an Attorney-Adviser (Attorney - Rulemakings and Releases Legal Review). In this role, you will perform statutory and rule-focused review of the Division's work product concerning the operation of securities markets and the regulation of major participants in the securities markets.

As a Attorney - Rulemakings and Releases Legal Review, you will perform statutory and rule-focused review of the Division's work product concerning the operation of securities markets and the regulation of major participants in the securities markets. This includes, for example, legal review of Commission rulemaking releases, exemption orders, orders for registration applications, orders approving or disapproving self-regulatory organization proposed rule changes, staff no action letters, and frequently asked questions. You will consult with Division staff to help identify solutions to complex legal or procedural issues and assist with the timely progress and completion of the Division's work. You will also assist with centralizing and coordinating projects that have an impact across various Division offices, such as responding to Executive Orders, intra-Divisional workstreams, and legislative affair matters (including technical assistance on bills and Congressional correspondence). In this role as an Attorney - Rulemakings and Releases Legal Review, you will be responsible for: Performing legal review of draft rulemakings, orders, and other SEC and Division documents. Performing legal research and engaging in robust legal interpretation and reasoning to formulate advice and recommend legal courses of action that meet the needs of both mission accomplishment and compliance with law and regulation. Providing legal advice for sensitive and complex programs, issues, and problems. Analyzing and interpreting legislation and implementing regulations. Communicating legal feedback and advice with Division senior officials, supervisors, co-workers, and staff.