Assistant Special Counsel, Office of Hearing Officers

The Assistant Special Counsel in the Office of Hearing Officers performs a variety of specific duties, generally applying advanced analytical skills to provide effective legal support to FINRA Hearing Officers in connection with the adjudication of disciplinary proceedings on a wide range of cases brought by FINRA’s Department of Enforcement against FINRA-registered firms and persons associated with FINRA-registered firms, as well as temporary cease and desist proceedings and a variety of other expedited proceedings against FINRA-registered firms and associated persons.

Requirements

• Law degree and appropriately licensed to practice law in all applicable jurisdictions
• Minimum of eight (8) years of litigation practice, including courtroom experience and the handling of pretrial matters, trials, and appeals
• At least one year of experience at FINRA preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Backup family care
• Surrogacy benefits
• Employee assistance
• Wellness programs
• Time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days
• Two volunteer service days
• Military leave
• Jury duty leave
• Bereavement leave
• Voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections
• Care of a family member leave
• Childbirth and parental leave
• Nine paid holidays