Finra
Senior Litigation Counsel, Securities Enforcement Adjudication
Washington, DC (Job Posting) · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$60k-$742kDetected 31 days ago
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About the role
- This is senior-level legal work in which incumbents are responsible for independently researching complex matters that arise in connection with the adjudication of proceedings within the Office of Hearing Officers (OHO).
- Outlines and summarizes the significant points involved. - Independently drafts well-written default and expedited decisions and orders in accordance with directions from Hearing Officers.
- Other Responsibilities: - Provides suggestions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of office procedures.
Responsibilities
- Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule).
Requirements
- A law degree and appropriately licensed to practice law in all applicable jurisdictions based on the relevant licensing requirements.
- Requires an understanding of applicable law, current judicial interpretations, and an ability to analyze and advocate orally and in writing.
- Proven experience in preparing legal memoranda, motions, and briefs, or equivalent.
- Coordinates with OHO staff, industry panelists, and parties as required.
Nice to have
- At least one year of experience at FINRA preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relevant to litigation and the securities industry.
- Knowledge of federal securities laws, Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations, and self-regulatory rules is preferred.
Compensation
- For work that is performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
- As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
- Time Off and Paid Leave*
- Education/Experience
This listing is sourced directly from Finra's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.