Senior Appellate Counsel, Enforcement

The Senior Appellate Counsel works under the Vice President, Litigation to execute the Enforcement Department’s national appellate program.

Essential Job Functions:


* Represent Enforcement in appeals before the National Adjudicatory Council by briefing or arguing appeals.   Coach other Enforcement attorneys briefing and arguing appeals.


* Independently conducts research and prepares appellate briefs that require minimal editing; reviews and edits appellate briefs drafted by other Enforcement attorneys.


* 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. 


* Coach and advise attorneys across Enforcement on the appellate process and forum, brief writing and oral advocacy; conduct moots to ensure attorneys are fully prepared for oral argument.


* Review all hearing panel decisions and, after consulting with the trial team and Chief Counsels and Directors, advise the Vice President, Litigation and department executive management about whether or not Enforcement should appeal the decision.


* Recommend and develop policies and procedures regarding appeals.


* Determine the need to revise the department’s litigation practices as a result of important appellate decisions.

Direct and train litigation attorneys on the revised litigation practices.


* Recommend and develop, in conjunction with the Vice President, Litigation, training on briefing and arguing appeals and creating a strong hearing record in anticipation of appeal.


* Communicate important, novel or noteworthy findings or sanctions in NAC decisions to Enforcement executive management and department-wide staff.


* Provide up-to-date information to Vice President, Litigation on appellate docket.


* Track and monitor the progress of all appeals to ensure deadlines are met so as not to jeopardize Enforcement’s appeals.

Education/Experience Requirements:


* A law degree and appropriately licensed to practice law in all applicable jurisdictions based on the relevant licensing requirements.


* A minimum of 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. 

Working Conditions:


* Work outside of business hours and some overnight travel will be required.

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