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Deputy General Counsel
Federal Maritime Commission · Posted 15 days ago
About the Role
The FMC is the federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer. The FMC is dedicated to ensuring a competitive and dependable international ocean transportation system that supports the U.S. economy and safeguards the public from unfair or deceptive practices. Join the FMC and be part of a mission-driven organization during an important and exciting time in the maritime industry.
What You'll Do
- →This position serves as the Deputy General Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).
- →OGC provides legal services to the Commission under the Shipping Act and related statutes, including the agency's competition oversight role (akin to antitrust merger review), and represents the agency in federal district and circuit courts.
- →Represents the Commission in meetings and negotiations with representatives of the shipping industry, other federal government agencies, representatives of foreign governments, members of Congress, and congressional committees.
- →Provides executive direction of multidisciplinary teams within the Office of the General Counsel, including attorneys, economists, and analysts, in carrying out the agency's legal, regulatory, economic, and international affairs responsibilities.
- →Directs economic analysis related to antitrust-exempt agreements, agreement monitoring and evaluation, and the assessment of controlled carrier rates and charges, including evaluating competitive impacts and determining whether legal or regulatory action is warranted.
- →Oversees analysis of international maritime affairs, foreign shipping practices, diplomatic issues, and interagency coordination with federal partners, including the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security, ensuring effective representation of the agency's interests and compliance with statutory and regulatory mandates.
Requirements
- ✓Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National.
- ✓Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- ✓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.
- ✓You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
- ✓Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
- ✓In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
- ✓File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- ✓May be required to obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- ✓Must have an Active BAR Membership in Good Standing.
- ✓If selected, must maintain active bar membership in good standing while employed as an attorney with FMC There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.
- ✓You must submit a copy of both your law school and college transcript with your application.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 7042cd19-fa49-4f3c-a8b3-609b8a46828b
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