The Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Investigations (DCGLI) is a Senior Intelligence Service position that leads CIA's Office of General Counsel's (OGC) litigation and investigations practice, to include counsel to the Agency's senior leadership.

Duties

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provides legal advice and policy counsel to the Director of the CIA (DCIA) and other CIA officers on a variety of legal issues, to include intelligence and national security law; procurement and acquisition law; employment and personnel law; government ethics; fiscal law; general administrative law; privacy and civil liberties, and legislative affairs.

Requirements

• You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
• You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
• You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands Minimum of ten (10) years of litigation or investigations experience. Prior public or private sector supervisory experience leading a legal team handling a wide range of subject-matter areas, diverse legal issues, and providing expert counsel to senior stakeholders in litigation and investigations matters. Federal criminal and/or civil litigation experience at the trial and/or appellate level; federal investigations experience. Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity by adapting to new demands or information, and handling situations with multiple variables and unknowns. Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation Desired Qualifications Experience in national security-related litigation and/or federal criminal prosecution, including experience with the Classified Information Procedures Act The ability to work both independently and as a team member in a demanding environment The ability to exercise sound judgment in challenging situations Willingness to consider diverse perspectives and ability to navigate changing circumstances Ability to develop and maintain close and collaborative working relationships inside and outside the CIA Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance and pass a full scope polygraph examination Must be willing to travel on an infrequent basis, including to austere locations

Education

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Central Intelligence Agency