Securities Attorney
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Legal
- Salary
- $153,114 – $259,402 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 12 Nov 2026
About the role
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking a Securities Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia, to work on securities law matters at the heart of the United States financial markets. This full-time, permanent role at grade SK-14 pays from $153,114 to $259,402 per year, with starting pay depending on experience, and carries one vacancy. Applicants must be United States citizens holding a law degree and active bar membership in good standing, and must pass a pre-employment security investigation. Possible drug testing applies, and appointees serve a two-year trial period and report to the listed duty station. This is a senior legal post suited to an experienced attorney with strong judgement and a solid grounding in securities regulation. Applications close on 12 November 2026, and candidates apply through USAJOBS.
Requirements
Applicants apply through USAJOBS and must be United States citizens holding a law degree and active bar membership in good standing, and must pass a pre-employment security investigation.
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to Securities and Exchange Commission’s own application page to send your application.
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