Junior Attorney - Trading and Markets

The Division of Trading and Markets (TM) is seeking early-career Attorney - Advisers (Junior Attorney - Trading and Markets) with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. As a Counsel, you will support legal analysis under the federal securities laws, assist in reviewing filings and regulatory submissions, and contribute to guidance, policy development, and rulemaking affecting investment companies and investment advisers.

TM establishes and maintains standards for fair, orderly, and efficient markets and regulates the securities market participants, including broker-dealers, self-regulatory organizations (known as SROs, which include stock exchanges, FINRA, and clearing agencies), and transfer agents. Attorney-Advisers will assist on a variety of matters within a particular office's jurisdiction. In this role as a Junior Attorney - Trading and Markets, you will be responsible for: Working with other attorneys and other Division staff on complex matters involving difficult issues of law by conducting research, analyzing legal data, preparing legal memorandums, and assisting in a wide variety of legal support assignments relevant to the specialized functions of the various rulemaking offices. Exercising professional judgment in examining and evaluating legal standards under the federal and state laws and rules. Verifying facts from SEC records and ensuring the accuracy of legal citations and that final released documents are in proper form.