general attorney

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Non-Departmental Agency Full time
Summary

The Division of Enforcement investigates possible violations of securities laws, recommends Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiates settlements.

This position is located in the Enforcement Division's Office of Market Intelligence (OMI).



Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.

Typical duties include:

  • Analyzing tips, complaints, referrals, suspicious activity reports, and other case leads and information sources to determine and identify credible allegations of potential securities law violations and the applicable regulation or law allegedly violated.

  • Performing in-depth research of subjects, claims, and events, and collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing related data and information from a variety of internal and external sources and databases for use in the development and assessment of leads and in any resulting investigations or examinations.

  • Determining the quality, accuracy and relevance of information or data, analyzing information to identify relationships and trends, and integrating and synthesizing multiple sources of facts or data to reach reasonable findings and conclusions and identify potential fraud and wrongdoing.

  • Preparing written analyses and findings, applying law to facts and evidence, and making recommendations regarding the further consideration, assignment, and disposition of TCRs and other leads.

  • Preparing memoranda that clearly document and communicate research, interviews, communications, analysis, findings, assessments, recommendations, dispositions, and assignments.

  • Providing management and other stakeholders with advice and work products exhibiting knowledge, subject matter expertise, insight, and understanding of relevant law and facts and analysis identifying risks, trends, and other developments.

  • Supporting or conducting coordination with and outreach efforts to other agencies; making and receiving case referrals; coordinating or participating in internal and external task forces, initiatives, and other committees.

  • Conducting training of staff and contractors; supporting the intake, entry, review, and processing of TCRs and other case leads and related information or data.

  • Organizing work, setting priorities, and determining short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Developing innovative solutions to address issues and problems or involving novel or unexplored questions of law or policy.

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