The General Counsel (GC) of the Department of Defense is appointed by the President with Senate approval and is the chief legal officer of the DoD. The GC advises the Secretary of Defense on legal matters and oversees legal policy and services in the DoD. Additionally, the GC serves as Director of the Defense Legal Services Agency. The GC reports to the Deputy GC for Acquisition and Logistics, providing support to the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC).

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Provides legal counsel to shape OSC's investment strategy, developing and directing comprehensive legal strategies, and managing the legal facets of investment operations. Leads the development and refinement of legal frameworks, documents, and policies for loan and loan guarantee programs. Ensures that all legal documentation is in strict compliance with federal regulations and aligns with the strategic objectives of the OSC. Upholds and enforces stringent legal standards to safeguard the organization's interests. Spearheads the legal due diligence process, encompassing drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents for loan and loan guarantees originated by the Credit Program Office. Manages the legal aspects of active transactions, including the formulation of restructuring and recovery strategies for defaulted loans. Provides expert legal oversight across diverse financing products, including corporate finance, asset-based lending, project finance, and loan guarantees. Advises on intricate legal and policy matters, interpreting pertinent legislation and regulations for the OSC. Aids in the formulation and implementation of legal policies that are congruent with OSC's strategic goals and federal law compliance. Manages the selection and oversight of external legal counsel to ensure their alignment with OSC's strategic and legal requirements. Collaborates with senior management to introduce and enforce innovative legal concepts and standards. Converts strategic objectives into practical legal programs and policies. Resolves complex legal issues, fostering an environment of collaboration and harmony. Actively participates in high-level teams, providing legal insights and strategies, and is esteemed as a primary legal expert in the organization.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components. A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by determining authority.
• This position is eligible for situational telework. including emergency and OPM prescribed 'unscheduled telework'
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• A current, valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a condition of continued employment.
• Bar Membership: Must be a member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• This is a financial filer position. A Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) will be required upon entry on duty and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must possess the first professional law degree, i.e. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (J.D.), from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 2. Must be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States. 3. This position requires you to have professional legal experience in excess of 3 years that is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education can not be substituted for experience.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Research and Engineering Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]