Counsel, Enforcement

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
US - Maryland - Rockville
November 9, 2024

The Enforcement Counsel resolves non-complex Enforcement matters, and contributes meaningful high quality work for large complex matters.

Resolve non-complex Enforcement matters based on rigorous assessment and effective advocacy
- Execute an effective risk-based legal strategy to assess the record fairly;
- Recommend a fair and effective outcome, accurately assessing the evidence and applying a well-reasoned legal framework to the case;
- Identify potential risks, defenses, individual liability and Principal Considerations;
- Effectively negotiate settlements, demonstrating knowledge of the record, and familiarity with the law and potential defenses;
- Contribute meaningfully to settlement negotiations and discussions with respondents, demonstrating knowledge of the record and familiarity with the law and potential defenses
- Contribute meaningfully to internal discussions regarding legal strategy, demonstrating an understanding of the factual record and legal framework;
- Assist in litigation preparation and contribute meaningfully to litigation, including by conducting non-complex witness examinations in non-complex litigation
- Draft clear and organized analysis, and effective advocacy documents;
- Plan for and conduct OTRs of witnesses, demonstrating ability to develop an effective transcript through active listening, follow-up, and knowledge of the record

Achieve Enforcement outcomes that are foreseeable and transparent in non-complex matters.
Identify and assess relevant Principal Considerations;
Recommend charges and sanctions consistent with FINRA's priorities and principles;
Draft and finalize settlement documents that clearly describe the facts, the basis for FINRA charges, and the Principal Considerations that support the sanction
Research and identify the legal requirements for charges;
Identify and escalate issues where rules and guidance are ambiguous or silent;
Contribute to discussions with other departments regarding interpretive or policy issues;
Explain legal reasoning regarding non-complex matters or issues in meetings with respondents or other stakeholders;
Resolve non-complex Enforcement matters timely.
Actively monitor and advise in investigations to ensure they are focused and targeted, and identify necessary inquiries in real time;
Prepare cases for litigation to facilitate prompt filing, efficient document production, and a timely hearing
Manage time effectively to independently meet deadlines and provide work product in a timely manner;
Demonstrate effective oral advocacy during negotiations and discussions, facilitating efficient progress of a matter
Prioritize matters based on risk;
Establish timelines and manage teamwork and tasks to achieve them;
Produce timely and complete written work product
Identify and escalate matters or issues that require re-prioritization;
Avoid unnecessary research or investigative steps
Successfully collaborate with investigative staff to produce a sound factual record in non-complex matters.
Partner with investigative staff to plan investigation and fully develop the record;
Provide relevant and accurate legal advice to investigative and legal staff ;
Work effectively with investigative staff to ensure that written descriptions are supported by the record, accurate and clear;
Identify and escalate gaps in the investigative record;
Objectively review and clearly summarize sufficiency of evidence to establish a charge
Demonstrate ability to resolve non-complex matters with supervision, and provide high quality work in team-based matters
Keep managers informed and incorporate feedback into planning and execution;
Complete assignments in an efficient manner; leverage existing relevant precedents, such as work product in similar cases, where possible;
Effectively communicate with other team members about non-complex factual and legal issues for analysis;
Assist in litigation preparation by preparing exhibits, drafting witness outlines, and participating in strategy discussions
Conduct non-complex witness examinations in litigation

Education/Experience Requirements:

Law degree and admission to the bar.
A minimum of four years relevant legal experience in a regulatory or legal environment.
Excellent oral and written communication and litigation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Work Conditions:

Work outside of business hours and overnight travel may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, Washington, DC, CO, HI, MN, VT, New York, NY, WA and MD the chart below outlines the proposed salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisonsCalifornia: Minimum Salary $106,400, Maximum Salary $200,200Washington, DC/Maryland: Minimum Salary $106,400 Maximum Salary $191,800Colorado/Hawaii/Minnesota/Vermont: Minimum Salary $92,500, Maximum Salary $166,800New York, NY: Minimum Salary $111,000, Maximum Salary $200,200Washington State: Minimum Salary $92,500, Maximum Salary $191,800To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement and many other benefits.

Time Off and Paid Leave*

FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of .

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