6 jobs found in district of columbia

This position is located in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Office of Enforcement. The Office of Enforcement’s mission is to effectively and consistently enforce Federal consumer financial laws to protect consumers from harm. Responsibilities As a Senior Litigation Counsel, you will. Lead enforcement matters that involve particularly complex facts or law or require the coordination of numerous internal and external stakeholders. Participate in cross-Bureau and inter-agency efforts to achieve Enforcement objectives in particularly complex or significant matters. Serve as the lead for a particular matter or portion of a matter with minimal oversight by the supervisor Lead the largest, most difficult, complex, significant and precedent-setting enforcement matters. Develop and implement investigation strategy, such as the use of informal and formal requests for information, civil investigative demands, and witness interviews. Investigate potential...

This position is located in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Supervision, Enforcement and Fair Lending Division, Supervision Policy Office. This incumbent leads and manages complex and at times very complex legal issues relating to CFPBs regulatory and supervisory authorities regarding large bank or nonbank financial institutions with minimal guidance. Responsibilities As an   Attorney-Advisor (Counsel) , you will: Analyze law and policy issues applicable to large banks and nonbank financial institutions under the CFPB's jurisdiction and related to the CFPB’s supervision program. Draft a variety of complex legal, policy, and other documents. Provide oral and written legal advice with respect to supervised institutions are operating in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and relating to the CFPB’s supervision program. Assist in the planning and implementation of the supervision of large banks and nonbank financial institutions,...

Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Staff Attorney to join our Washington, D.C. Regional Office. The position will focus primarily on litigation and advocacy to promote stronger national rules, programs and policies to combat climate change and its harmful effects on people and the planet.  Earthjustice is the nation’s premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on major, precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.  We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change.    We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished history of using litigation and advocacy to achieve significant, lasting environmental...

The firm is seeking a mid-level associate (3-6 years of experience) with demonstrated electric regulatory experience. The ideal candidate has aptitude for detailed work on energy regulatory and policy matters, particularly the interpretation and application of the Federal Power Act to wholesale markets and bulk transmission system operations. Preferred skills and qualifications: Foundational knowledge of the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) and other federal energy laws Experience in administrative litigation and settlement matters before FERC Knowledge of, and experience with: (i) FERC cost-of-service ratemaking policies and practices; (ii) open access transmission service and interconnection matters; (iii) market-based rate authorizations; and (iv) market rules for wholesale energy, capacity and ancillary services Experience with negotiation of power purchase and capacity agreements Knowledge of FERC’s Standards of Conduct...

ABOUT LSC :   Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 132 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations with more than 800 offices throughout the nation. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.   BASIC FUNCTION :   Under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Program Performance (OPP) or his or her designee, works with grantee programs to provide programmatic oversight and to improve the delivery of quality legal services to the eligible population. Assists programs to improve and expand the development of innovative, comprehensive, and effective best practices and solutions. Extensive travel is required. This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by the International Federation of Professional...

SUMMARY   The National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) is hiring a Senior Director to help support the association’s federal and state regulatory and legal strategy. The position will support NFPRHA’s Health Care Strategy & Analysis (HCSA) program, focused on carrying out NFPRHA’s regulatory analysis, education, and advocacy goals at the federal and state levels. Additionally, the position will support NFPRHA’s ongoing legal work. This position is grant dependent and the maximum salary is $130,000.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   Tracks and analyzes state and federal regulations in policy areas identified in collaboration with the Vice President, HCSA, as well as important litigation impacting NFPRHA’s interests. Collaborates with NFPRHA’s programmatic functions to identify proactive opportunities for implementing and/or improving family planning and sexual health-related regulations at the federal and state levels. Develops,...