Special Counsel Rulemaking
Securities and Exchange Commission • Washington, DC • Posted June 27, 2026
About the Role
Summary The Division of Corporation Finance (CF), Office of Rulemaking (OR) is seeking an Attorney Adviser (Special Counsel Rulemaking). As an Attorney Adviser, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Division's rulemaking process. Staff in the Office of Rulemaking can play a meaningful role in the Division's rulemaking projects, which often reflect some of the Commission's top priorities. Responsibilities In this role as a Special Counsel Rulemaking, you will be responsible for: Assisting with rulemaking projects, including conducting legal research and analysis, reviewing comments submitted in rule proposals and in response to requests for comment, drafting term sheets that outline rulemaking recommendations, drafting rulemaking releases, and coordinating with other divisions and offices. Developing recommendations on the addition, elimination, or modification of Commission rules to satisfy Division objectives or statutory requirements. Serving as a subject matter exp...