Attorney III at NC Dept. of the Secretary of State

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, Securities Division’s mission is to protect North Carolina investors. Consistent with that purpose, the Securities Division seeks to ensure a competitive securities market in North Carolina and increase investor confidence in the securities industry through education outreach, compliance and enforcement actions.

The position requires an experienced attorney to render legal advice and counsel on highly complex and novel issues to the agency. The major functions of this position involve rulemaking and providing advice on emerging issues in the areas of digital investment assets, athlete agents, business identity fraud, and intellectual property fraud. This position may also conduct and manage investigations through litigation in the enforcement of the North Carolina Securities Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78A), the North Carolina Investment Advisers Act, including the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78C), the North Carolina Commodities Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78D) and other statutes under the authority of the Secretary of State.

• This position may require occasional in-state and out-of-state travel for training, seminars or conferences.
• This position may be eligible for an alternate worksite arrangement in accordance with the Secretary of State’s Teleworking Policy, but must permanently reside within 50 miles from the Securities Division office in Raleigh, North Carolina.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

In order to be qualified, you must document on the application that you possess all of the following:

• Skill in reviewing and readopting administrative rules pursuant to the North Carolina Administrative Procedures Act (APA) and assisting with the rule-making process.
• Skill in conducting research and drafting memorandum, briefs, motions, legislation or rules in clear and precise language.
• Ability to utilize investigative techniques and practices in the areas of financial/securities fraud or regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state securities, investment adviser, commodities, athlete agent laws and their related administrative regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and ensure compliance with timekeeping obligations.
• Extensive experience timely responding to executive and senior leadership in a clear and concise manner.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Knowledge or experience with reorganization of financial firms under Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws.
• NC APA Rulemaking experience.
• Experience rendering advice to a law enforcement organization
• Strong negotiation and project management skills.

** A writing sample may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.

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SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link on the Government Jobs website or visit Job Opportunities with the Secretary of State to complete an online application.

Applications that include "see attached" or rely solely on resumes instead of completing the formal application's education and work experience sections will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration for the vacancy. Unless explicitly requested in the vacancy announcement (e.g., transcripts, proof of licensure or certification), all attachments are considered optional and will not be reviewed during the initial screening to assess the applicant's eligibility for the vacancy.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with their application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge, please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and employs the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified candidates. The actual salary will be determined based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as considerations for internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

State Employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than their current position.

The State of North Carolina offers health insurance, twelve paid holidays, one personal observance leave day, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision coverage, and additional insurance options, along with retirement benefits. Detailed information about our benefits can be found at NC OSHR: Benefits.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NC Office of State Human Resources at 984-236-0800.

For further information, please contact:

APRIL TIBBS, ASSISTANT HR DIRECTOR
North Carolina Secretary of State
Human Resources | Old Revenue Building
2 S. Salisbury Street | Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 814-5331 | Fax: (919) 814-5395
Email: atibbs@sosnc.gov

Supplemental Questions
*Required

*1. Do you currently hold an active license to practice law in North Carolina? If yes, please provide your North Carolina Bar license number.

*2. Describe your rulemaking experience.

*3. Describe your experience independently handling complex litigation.

*4. Have you ever been subject to investigation, censure, disbarment, or have any pending disciplinary actions before any state/federal bar, jurisdiction, tribunal, securities administrator, or FINRA? If yes, please provide details.