Attorney Advisor (Senior Assistant General Counsel)
Commodity Futures Trading CommissionWashington, DC · Senior
$211,807 – $292,300
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a senior attorney role within a federal regulatory agency's legal counsel office, focused on drafting complex regulations, providing strategic legal guidance to leadership, and resolving novel legal questions affecting commodity markets and financial regulation. It suits experienced lawyers with deep expertise in regulatory law, policy analysis, and the ability to navigate interagency and stakeholder coordination at a high level.
Our summary, not Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state or territory
- 5 years of relevant legal experience post-law school
- At least 1 year of experience at GS/CT-14 level or equivalent responsibility
- Knowledge of complex legal and factual issues