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Senior Counsel

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC · Senior

$161,608 – $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 SEC role advises on legal and regulatory issues affecting the EDGAR system, including drafting rules, supporting rulemaking efforts across divisions, and managing communications with external stakeholders. It suits an attorney with regulatory experience who can work collaboratively across government agencies and external parties to implement technical and policy changes.

Our summary, not Securities and Exchange Commission’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • J.D. or LL.B. degree
  • Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state, territory, or Puerto Rico
  • At least one year of specialized legal experience at equivalent level
  • Legal research experience for government programs or projects
  • Experience drafting legal memoranda, briefs, or rulemaking documents
  • Experience providing legal advice to management on matters of importance
  • Experience representing an office in inter-agency meetings or communications with external parties

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