Attorney-Adviser (General)

## Attorney-Adviser (General), GS-15

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Attorney-Adviser to provide expert legal counsel on complex fiscal law matters to the federal government.

### Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance on fiscal and appropriations law to federal agencies.
• Apply expert knowledge in appropriations law, with a strong preference for experience with defense working capital funds.
• Conduct advanced legal research, analyze options, identify risks, and develop creative solutions to intricate legal challenges.
• Communicate complex legal findings and recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing, to senior officials.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, adeptly navigating controversial and sensitive issues.

### Qualifications

• **Education:** Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLB from an accredited law school.
• **Bar Membership:** Active license and member in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a U.S. State, Commonwealth, Territory, or the District of Columbia. (Proof of good standing dated within 6 months of application required).
• **Experience:** Over 3 years of professional legal experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a GS-15 level attorney.
• **Mandatory:** At least one year of relevant experience at the next lower federal grade (GS-14 equivalent) or significant experience advising the federal government on fiscal law matters.

### Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of fiscal and appropriations law.
• Proven experience advising the federal government on fiscal law matters.
• Exceptional analytical abilities, including issue identification, legal research, and problem-solving.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Sound legal and business judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior officials.

### Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of government ethics, including experience as an ethics counselor.

### Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required for this Non-Critical Sensitive position.