ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (GENERAL)

Summary

This position is located at the Treasury's Departmental Offices, Office of the General Counsel. As an Attorney-Advisor (General), you will provide legal advice and support on the Office of International Affairs' activities, including on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and potentially a wide range of international economic and financial matters.

Duties

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The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

The employee will serve as an attorney in the Office of the Assistant General Counsel, International Affairs (OGC/IA), which is a component of the Department of the Treasury's Office of the General Counsel. The employee will assist the Assistant General Counsel (International Affairs) and the Deputy Assistant General Counsels (International Affairs) in providing legal support to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary for Investment Security. In particular, the employee will work on matters relating to CFIUS, a nine-agency committee chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury that is tasked with reviewing certain foreign investments to prevent threats to U.S. national security. This work involves advising on specific foreign investment cases, including assessing CFIUS's jurisdiction to review particular transactions, negotiating national security agreements, and preparing committee recommendations to the President. It may also involve advising on monitoring and enforcement of national security agreements, including the assessment of penalties, issuance of subpoenas, and development of mitigation solutions, revision and development of the CFIUS regulations, and policy development and engagement with foreign partners.

The employee is also likely to work on national security matters related to outbound investment, including the implementation of the new regulatory framework established pursuant to Executive Order 14105.

The employee may also work on other OGC/IA matters, which include the full range of issues handled by Treasury's Office of International Affairs, such as issues related to international trade and investment, international banking and securities, U.S. engagement with the World Bank and other international financial institutions, the International Monetary Fund, currency, sovereign debt, and regional economic and financial matters such as those involving China, the Middle East, or Europe. Such work includes advising on, for example, international law and its intersection with U.S. law, rules and laws governing international financial institutions, foreign assistance, U.S. trade and investment agreements, participating in the negotiation of international agreements and implementing instruments, drafting legislation and executive orders, preparing legal memoranda, coordinating with the U.S. Department of Justice in the event of litigation, and a wide range of other matters.

The job demands excellent legal analysis, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to parse complex corporate transactions and draft novel contract, regulatory, or enforcement solutions. We are particularly interested in candidates who have backgrounds in CFIUS law, corporate law, national security law, international law, enforcement law, or rulemaking development.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Key Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Specialized Experience for the GS-15, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Independently providing authoritative legal counsel and strategic guidance to senior leadership on highly complex, sensitive, and precedent-setting matters involving CFIUS law, corporate law, enforcement and administrative law, international law, national security law, litigation, economics and finance law, trade and investment law, foreign assistance, or federal ethics requirements.
• Analyzing and resolving legal issues of significant national importance such as those involving the intersection of domestic and international laws, regulations, and policies.
• Developing and recommending legal strategies, advising senior officials on significant legal and policy risks, and providing expert legal interpretations and solutions to complex matters with broad organizational or government-wide implications.

Specialized experience for the GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. The expectation for selection for grade GS-14 will be at least the following: 12 months of pertinent legal experience at the GS-13(or equivalent) in the following areas of responsibility:

• Independently providing legal advice and guidance on complex matters involving CFIUS law, corporate law, enforcement and administrative law, international law, national security law, litigation, economics and finance law, trade and investment law, foreign assistance, or federal ethics requirements.
• Analyzing complex legal issues such as those involving domestic and international laws, regulations, and policies, and identifying potential legal and policy risks.
• Developing legal recommendations and solutions to complex issues and advising management and stakeholders on the application and interpretation of applicable laws and regulations.

Specialized experience for the GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service. The expectation for selection for grade GS-13 will be at least the following: 12 months of pertinent legal experience at the GS-12 (or equivalent) level in the following areas of responsibility:

• Providing legal research, analysis, and advice on matters involving CFIUS law, corporate law, enforcement and administrative law, international law, national security law, litigation, economics and finance law, trade and investment law, foreign assistance, or federal ethics requirements.
• Reviewing and interpreting applicable domestic or international laws, regulations, and policies to identify legal issues, assess potential risks, and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, or recommendations addressing moderately complex legal matters.

Specialized experience for the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the federal service. The expectation for selection for grade GS-12 will be at least the following: 12 months of pertinent legal experience at the GS-11 (or equivalent) level in the following areas of responsibility:

• Providing legal research and analysis on legal matters such as those involving CFIUS law, corporate law, enforcement and administrative law, international law, national security law, litigation, economics and finance law, trade and investment law, foreign assistance, or federal ethics requirements.
• Reviewing and interpreting applicable domestic or international laws, regulations, and policies to identify legal issues, and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, or recommendations addressing legal matters.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé.

Education

Applicants must

(1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with a LL.B., J.D. or equivalent;

(2) be an active member in good standing of the bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia; and

(3) have at least one year of legal experience, which may include, for example, the private practice of law, practice in a government legal office, or a judicial clerkship.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Additional information

*This is an open-continuous announcement with cut-off dates of 11/18/2026, 12/02/2026, 01/04/2026 and at the closing date 02/04/2026. Applicants will be reviewed in the cut in which they applied. The FINAL cut-off will be the CLOSING date of the announcement 02/04/2026. Applicants do not need to reapply for each cut-off; however, you may make changes to your application at any time during the open period.*

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We may offer opportunities for telework on an ad hoc basis.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
• Learn more about Federal benefits programs at:USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

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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.

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.