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Attorney Adviser

Division of Corporation Finance | Philadelphia, PA

Posted Date 1/21/2026
Description The Division of Corporation Finance is responsible for administration of the full and fair disclosure provisions of the Securities Act of 1933; the securities registration, reporting, proxy, and certain provision of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If selected, you will serve as an Attorney Adviser providing legal advice, counsel, and recommendations for a highly sophisticated and sensitive area involving the securities market and SEC operations.
  • Assisting with rulemaking projects through conducting legal research and analysis, reviewing comments submitted in rule proposals and in response to requests for comment, drafting discussion sheets that outline rulemaking recommendations, drafting rulemaking releases, and coordinating projects with other divisions and offices
  • Developing recommendations on the elimination, addition, or modification of Commission rules to satisfy Commission objectives or statutory requirements
  • Serving as a subject matter expert on the procedures and administrative and technical requirements that apply to Commission rulemaking
  • Assisting with special projects
SALARIES:
Atlanta - $149,786
Boston - $160,422
Chicago - $158,341
Denver - $157,929
Fort Worth - $153,985
Los Angeles - $165,129
Miami - $150,851
New York - $166,920
Philadelphia - $156,078
San Francisco -$177,071
Washington, DC - $162,067
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the deadline. Please check the 'How You Will Be Evaluated' and 'Required Documents' sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following
  • J.D. or LL.B. degree --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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-14: Applicant must have three years post-J.D. independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as, which also includes at least two years: Interpreting and providing guidance on disclosure requirements under Regulation S-K.

***There will be multiple cut-off dates used to consider applications for referral to the selecting official. Cut-offs will occur weekly until the closing date of this announcement.***ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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
Salary177,071.00 Annual

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