Sr Attorney/Counsel, Banking Regulation & Policy -LEGAL - 22907

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handles assignments in the Banking Regulation and Policy area of the Board’s Legal Division.  Drafts memoranda to the Board, staff opinion letters, legislative and regulatory proposals, etc.  Furnishes legal opinions and advice and responds to System and public inquiries concerning Federal statutes, interpretations and opinions concerning the supervision and regulation of financial institutions, regulatory responsibilities of the Board, Reserve Bank matters, etc.  Makes oral presentations at Board meetings.  Performs more difficult assignments at this level, receives general supervision and direction from more experienced attorneys, and works with senior staff to prepare Board presentations and draft regulatory proposals.

Attorneys in the Legal Division advise the Board of Governors, the General Counsel, and other Federal Reserve staff on a variety of legal and policy issues related to the regulation and supervision of banks, bank holding companies, savings and loan holdings companies, and foreign banks.

In addition, attorneys review and analyze complex bank merger and consolidation transactions, proposals by bank holding companies to engage in novel nonbanking activities, requests for interpretation of various Federal banking laws, proposed amendments to the Federal banking laws and regulations, and other matters within the scope of the Federal Reserve's regulatory authority.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Requirements FR-27

Successful candidate will have at least four years of work experience as a practicing attorney in private practice or government agency and general knowledge in the regulation of financial institutions or in the regulation of securities, derivatives, insurance or commodities. Prior experience in developing and drafting regulations applicable to banking organizations or other financial institutions also is valuable. Corporate transactional experience is helpful. Successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytic and interpersonal skills, personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines. Bar membership and U.S. citizenship required.
• A writing sample is required at the time of application submission.
• Full vaccination for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.

Requirements for FR-28

Successful candidate will have at least six years of work experience as a practicing attorney in private practice or government agency and general knowledge in the regulation of financial institutions or in the regulation of securities, derivatives, insurance or commodities. Prior experience in developing and drafting regulations applicable to banking organizations or other financial institutions also is valuable. Corporate transactional experience is helpful. Successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytic and interpersonal skills, personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines. Bar membership and U.S. citizenship required.
• A writing sample is required at the time of application submission.
• Full vaccination for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.