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Attorney-Advisor (International)(Public Notice Flyer)
Office of the Secretary · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking an individual with exceptional analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills to join our team of international technical assistance Attorney-Advisors to engage in legal reform work related to telecommunications and the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
What You'll Do
- →The CLDP team consists of highly skilled lawyers, trade experts, and international program specialists with deep knowledge of commercial law, international trade and business law, and economic development.
- →With fluency in over 35 languages, CLDP staff work directly with foreign governments to advance U.S. interests abroad while helping host countries achieve their economic development objectives.
- →CLDP partners with various offices within the U.S.
- →Department of Commerce, other federal agencies, the U.S. judiciary, and international organizations to help countries draft laws and regulations, strengthen legal institutions, and train officials to ensure fair and predictable environments for business.
- →Serve as the representative for CLDP at stakeholder, interagency, and international meetings to coordinate policy reform efforts and technical assistance.
- →Work in partnership with foreign government officials to develop and support technical assistance programs under the State Department's DCCP, by organizing programming on matters relating to the deployment of new technologies, telecommunications regulations, data protection laws, and digital economy issues.
- →Use appropriate project management tools to track implementation progress, anticipating and identifying issues as they arise and concurrently developing optimal solutions with a view of sustainability.
- →Identify and work with pro bono experts on specific sub-issues, from within the U.S.
- →Government, private law practice, industry, academia, the non-governmental organization (NGO) community, and elsewhere.
- →This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Attorney-Advisor (International)(Public Notice Flyer) GS-0905-12/13/14 positions within the Office of the Secretary in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- ✓You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
- ✓A trial period may be required.
- ✓Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/) If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- ✓Drug Test Required: Yes License required: Yes, Active Good Standing Bar Membership Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will Not be paid Must be a law school graduate with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- ✓See Qualifications Above.
Personality Fit
Job ID: b05cbf9f-06d7-478b-812c-5100cbe7b461
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