What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Appellate Counsel, Enforcement Leader position at Financial Industry Regulatory Authority?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Appellate Counsel to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice President, Litigation to execute the Enforcement Department's national appellate program.
The Senior Appellate Counsel will represent Enforcement in appeals before the National Adjudicatory Council by briefing or arguing appeals. They will coach other Enforcement attorneys on briefing and arguing appeals, conduct research and prepare appellate briefs, and review and edit briefs drafted by other attorneys.
In addition, the Senior Appellate Counsel will collaborate with the Vice President, Litigation, Chief Counsels, Senior Directors, Directors, and attorneys across the department to discuss assignments and ensure the efficient, timely, and effective execution of all appeals. They will also provide guidance and support to attorneys across Enforcement on the appellate process and forum, brief writing, and oral advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Appellate Counsel to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice President, Litigation to execute the Enforcement Department's national appellate program.
The Senior Appellate Counsel will represent Enforcement in appeals before the National Adjudicatory Council by briefing or arguing appeals. They will coach other Enforcement attorneys on briefing and arguing appeals, conduct research and prepare appellate briefs, and review and edit briefs drafted by other attorneys.
In addition, the Senior Appellate Counsel will collaborate with the Vice President, Litigation, Chief Counsels, Senior Directors, Directors, and attorneys across the department to discuss assignments and ensure the efficient, timely, and effective execution of all appeals. They will also provide guidance and support to attorneys across Enforcement on the appellate process and forum, brief writing, and oral advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent Enforcement in appeals before the National Adjudicatory Council
- Cochainother Enforcement attorneys on briefing and arguing appeals
- Conduct research and prepare appellate briefs
- Review and edit briefs drafted by other attorneys
- Collaborate with senior leadership on assignment and execution of appeals
Requirements:
- Law degree and licensed to practice law in all applicable jurisdictions
- Minimum 10 years of experience with demonstrated ability to handle all phases of appeals
- Superior knowledge of trial techniques, federal securities laws, Federal Rules of Evidence, and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
