The Broker-Dealer and Exchange Examination Program within the Division of Examinations is hiring multiple positions in the following locations: Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Miami, FL, New York, NY, and Washington, DC.Salary: $114,919 - $213,547 per yearIf selected, you will join a well-respected team as an Attorney-Adviser responsible for conducting examinations of broker-dealers, national securities exchanges, transfer agents, municipal advisors, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.Typical duties include:Participating in and providing technical assistance and support to examination or inspection activities.Working as a member of a team with other staff members engaged in conducting examinations; responding to trends in the market; identifying areas of the market that merit special attention; and developing new inspection/examination procedures and processes.Conducting research, reviews and analysis of a variety of documents related to compliance; conducting reviews of customer trading and securities holdings; reviewing firm marketing; and developing recommendations to resolve problems in assigned areas of specialization.Preparing reports, correspondence, memoranda and other documents summarizing reviews, research and analysis related to registered entities' compliance with the federal securities laws.Initiating and conducting consultations with staff of the Division of Examinations and other SEC divisions and offices on issues which present difficult questions of fact and law or policy that require review and consultation before being presented for final action.CITIZENSHIP: This position is open to US Citizens.You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree.You must be an active member of the bar in good standingAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the followingJ.D. or LL.B. degree --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. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.SK-13: Applicant must have at least two years of post-J.D experience identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least one year of specialized experience: 1) Providing interpretative advice and guidance on matters related to Federal securities laws, regulations, and policies; and 2) Conducting briefings for management and/or representing the organization at briefings, meetings or conferences, conveying complex and technical information to address the concerns of the intended audience.