Attorney Advisor (Ethics)

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Full-time other-general
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Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
July 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services to the Commission, ensuring that all agency actions comply with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and related regulations. OGC represents the Commission in federal courts and before administrative bodies in litigation involving enforcement appeals, challenges to Commission actions, derivatives industry bankruptcies, employment matters, and other administrative proceedings. Responsibilities The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking a highly skilled Attorney Advisor to serve in the General Law, Ethics, & Workforce Branch. As an Attorney Advisor (Ethics), you will: Carry out all aspects, programs, and activities of the CFTC's ethics program, including advising leadership, divisions, and employees on ethics requirements. Review public and confidential financial disclosure reports, conduct conflicts-of-interest analyses, and certify disclosures in accordance with governing regulations. Provide expert leg...