USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Attorney Advisor(International) (Public Notice Flyer)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $122K/yr
4+ years expThe Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an Attorney Advisor to support the Commercial Law Development Program. The role involves providing legal assistance to foreign governments in energy and mineral governance, focusing on enhancing economic development and U.S. interests abroad.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Consult with senior foreign government officials
Assess development needs and barriers to investment
Design, implement legal reform technical assistance programs that meet the host countries' economic development needs and are in line with U.S. foreign policy goals in energy and minerals
Organize and deliver expert legal advice on the policies, laws, regulations, contracts, and standards for host countries to increase energy and/or mineral production, including those in critical minerals and materials supply chains
Collaborate across U.S. government agencies in the power, energy, and minerals spaces, work with outside experts in mining, minerals, and energy/power law, and support the global efforts of the U.S. State Department
Qualification
Required
Must be a law school graduate with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
Must be able to verify ACTIVE BAR MEMBERSHIP in good standing in one of the 50 United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands
To qualify for GS-13, applicants must possess a JD, active bar membership, and a minimum of 4 years of specialized and relevant professional experience
To qualify for a GS-14, applicants must possess a JD, active bar membership, and a minimum of 6 years of specialized and relevant professional experience
Prior legal experience in the energy and/or minerals sector, including mining, energy, and/or related infrastructure and supply chains, or other related industrial sectors
Prior legal experience in natural resource extraction relating to enforcement, permitting/licensing, insolvency, arbitration, project finance, and/or energy and minerals taxation
Prior legal experience with the administration, drafting, interpretation, and/or enforcement of legal, regulatory, and/or transactional documents in the energy and mining sector, such as: hydrocarbons laws, mining codes, oil / gas / mining regulations, energy and/or mining investment agreements and other government instruments, energy and/or mineral concessions and contracts, or energy and/or mining project finance documents
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
You must successfully pass a background investigation
Must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance
A trial period may be required
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing
Drug Test Required: Yes
License required: Yes, Active Good Standing Bar Membership
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
Preferred
Prior experience and/or familiarity with working with foreign governments and/or development finance institutions is strongly preferred
Knowledge of another language is not required but is preferred
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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