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Summary
This position is located in the Legal Division, Supervision, Legislation & Enforcement Branch, Bank Activities & Regional Affairs Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $277,500.
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Duties
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• Provides or supervises the provision of legal advice and services within the Region, including training in legal matters where such training is requested by the Regional Director (RD) or Deputy Director (DRD). Acts as principal legal advisor to the RD, DRD, and their Senior Staff representatives, including the supervisors of their Field Offices in the Region. May provide or supervise the provision of legal advice and services to other divisions as appropriate.
• Oversees the gathering of annual budget data pertaining to the overall operations of legal services provided in the Region, including the periodic review and monitoring of the budget. Supervises the dissemination of and ensures compliance with policy statements and directives of the FDIC Board of Directors and of the Legal Division to attorneys and other personnel, relative to FDIC operations.
• Supervises preparation of evidence and legal arguments in administrative proceedings before administrative law judges, and prepares and supervises the preparation of briefs and legal memoranda in connection with such proceedings.
• Supervises the preparation of motions, briefs, and other responses in matters involving the Corporation's supervisory, regulatory, and enforcement authorities and functions.
• Conducts and supervises the conduct of administrative and investigatory proceedings under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act), as well as other banking laws and regulations, including consumer protection and civil rights laws and regulations, and "prompt corrective action" matters, among others. Also handles or supervises litigation of these matters in state and federal court, as appropriate.
• Reviews and supervises the review for legal sufficiency of documents submitted in connection with formal applications to the Corporation and other corporate documents, including subordinated capital note and debenture agreements, capital contribution agreements, loan participation agreements, sale and lease-back agreements, trust service agreements, and lease agreements, among others.
• Confers with attorneys for banks and with bank officials on matters involving the operations and activities of insured institutions located in the Region. Works closely with State bank supervisory officials in the Region in connection with matters arising out of the supervisory functions of the Corporation.
• Serves as primary counsel to and advises the RD, DRD, and other Regional staff members on the interpretation and enforceability of the FDI Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act), rules and regulations issued thereunder, and other laws applicable to banks.
• Manages and supervises the activities of a staff of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative/clerical support personnel, providing any necessary instruction, review and counseling for their training and career development, including the preparation and/or review of their performance evaluations. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc.
• Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of professional teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, and assessing/monitoring employee performance.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font). If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Registration with the Selective Service.
Employment Conditions.
Bar Membership required.
High Risk Position - Background Investigation (BI) required.
Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through serving in roles that require managing projects/teams or guiding the technical work of others.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised).
Leadership Experience: Experience leading and coordinating projects, including establishing expectations, reviewing work products/services, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and feedback to team members; AND
Technical Experience 1: Experience with the implementation and enforcement of federal and state laws, regulations and policy governing the supervision and activities of financial institutions, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, other federal and state banking laws, consumer protection laws, and commercial laws.
Technical Experience 2: Experience in providing authoritative legal advice on evolving technological advances in payment systems, digitalization, digital assets, blockchain, stablecoins, or artificial intelligence in the banking sector.
Basic Qualification: Active license to practice before the highest court of a state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia and in good standing.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
This position is a Corporate Manager, CM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15.
Evidence of current bar membership in good standing will be confirmed prior to appointment.
This is a recommended minimum Step 9 position.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.