Attorney Advisor; Senior Assistant General Counsel

Position: Attorney Advisor (Senior Assistant General Counsel)
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Attorney Advisor (Senior Assistant General Counsel)

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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Summary

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) serves as legal advisor to the CFTC's Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director, and the Agency as a whole. OGC's legal advice includes, but is not limited to, areas such as Agency litigation, statutory and regulatory interpretation, rule making, analyses of proposed legislation, and other legal issues arising in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Commission's implementing regulations.

Summary

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) serves as legal advisor to the CFTC's Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director, and the Agency as a whole. OGC's legal advice includes, but is not limited to, areas such as Agency litigation, statutory and regulatory interpretation, rule making, analyses of proposed legislation, and other legal issues arising in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Commission's implementing regulations.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

03/04/2026 to 03/18/2026

Salary $211,807 to - $292,300 per year Pay scale & grade CT 15

Location

Washington, DC

1 vacancy

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-Position is eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

15

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)

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* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number CFTC-OGC
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applications accepted from all US Citizens.

Duties

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The incumbent serves as a Senior Attorney in the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch (LIAB) of the OGC and is responsible for supporting senior leadership through legal analysis, policy evaluation, and the preparation of high‑level written materials related to the Commission's statutory authorities and operations.

Typical duties include:

* Assisting in the preparation of reports, speeches, testimony, and other materials for Commission leadership.

* Reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating domestic and international MOUs, legal documents, and trade agreements to determine their impact on statutes administered by the Commission.

* Conducting legal research and providing substantive recommendations on proposed legislation affecting the Commission and entities involved in commodity futures markets.

* Drafting formal comments, preparing responses to FOIA appeals, and providing guidance on matters related to FOIA and other applicable statutes. Advising the General Counsel, Chairman, and Commissioners on complex, sensitive, and high‑visibility legal and policy issues.

* Developing and providing guidance for responses to inquiries from Congress, Federal agencies, attorneys, and the public regarding novel and complex legal issues arising under the Commission's authorities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* U.S. Citizenship

* Favorable Background/Security Investigation

* Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

* May be subject to a two-year trial period.

* Must be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:
All applicants must possess the following:

* J.D.; 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. (

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proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty)

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CT-15 level:
Candidates with a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar membership and 5 years of relevant legal experience…