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Attorney Advisor
Federal Trade Commission · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
If you have experience in competition or consumer protection law, are interested in policy work, and want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Office of Policy and Planning at the Federal Trade Commission! For more information visit, https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc.
What You'll Do
- →The Federal Trade Commission's Office of Policy Planning seeks three attorneys interested in work on competition and consumer protection policy initiatives.
- →Attorney Advisor candidates should have excellent legal research and writing abilities and strong analytical and oral communication skills.
- →Candidates must be able to work effectively on teams and individually, exercise sound judgment, demonstrate creative thinking and initiative, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency.
- →More specifically, incumbents of this position perform some or all of the following duties: Advise the Director, the Chairman, Commissioners and staff on policy initiatives that further both the antitrust and consumer protection missions.
- →Draft and review Agency amicus briefs, advocacy comments, rules, and staff reports.
- →Conduct market studies using the FTC's unique 6(b) authority.
- →This work requires researching an industry or area of interest to the Commission, drafting and negotiating the production of documents, reviewing data production, and synthesizing that information into a report.
- →Identify and analyze federal, state, and local laws, legislation, and regulations that affect competition or consumer protection issues.
- →This work requires engagement with public and expert commentary on market structures and business practices.
- →Incumbents advise the Director on related advocacy opportunities, draft such advocacies, and manage relationships with state partners.
- →One candidate, if selected, may lead OPP's amicus brief efforts.
- →Such a candidate should have a strong grasp of antitrust caselaw; consumer protection experience is also a major plus.
- →Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.
Requirements
- ✓This position has an education requirement.
- ✓You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
Personality Fit
Job ID: 148300dc-c7c4-4cf8-8bb7-fa6132cb976d
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