Attorney (Administrative Law) - 23084

  • Federal Reserve Board
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Jun 17, 2022
Full time Legal

Job Description

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handles assignments in the Contracts, Information and IT Security section of the Board and System Operations group in the Internal Administrative Law function. Drafts memoranda to the Board, staff opinion letters, legislative and regulatory proposals (etc.,) and furnishes legal opinions and advice and responds to System and public inquiries concerning Federal statutes, interpretations and opinions concerning internal administrative law matters. In addition to providing legal advice on a broad range of legal issues affecting the internal operations of the Board and System, incumbent acts as a subject matter expert on federal information security and privacy requirements, contracts (including drafting and negotiating data licenses), information sharing, and federal records management matters.

Requirements FR-27
Successful candidate will have at least two years of work experience as a practicing attorney and knowledge of internal administrative law issues including federal information security and privacy requirements. Prior experience providing legal advice on federal information security and privacy matters preferred. Prior experience providing legal advice on contracts issues or other administrative law matters a plus.

Requirements for FR-28
Successful candidate will have at least six years of work experience as a practicing attorney and strong experience providing legal advice on internal administrative law issues including, in particular, federal information security and privacy requirements. Prior experience providing legal advice on contracts issues or other administrative law matters a plus.

Requirements FR-29
Successful candidate will have at least eight years of work experience as a practicing attorney and strong experience providing legal advice on internal administrative law issues including, in particular, federal information security and privacy requirements. Prior experience working on contracts or other administrative law matters is strongly preferred.

Remarks:
At all FR-levels, successful candidate must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytic and interpersonal skills (including the ability to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels of the organization), personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines. Must also possess excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills (including ability to handle multiple assignments and organize projects and see through their successful completion with minimal supervision). Sound judgment and a high level of discretion given the access to highly sensitive information also required.

In addition:
• Active bar membership required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• A writing sample may be required at the time of application submission.
• Full vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.
• Successful completion of background check required.