General Counsel

Salary: $131,239 to $197,300

Summary

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This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The FMC is an independent regulatory agency with the mission to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S. economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices.

Responsibilities

The General Counsel is the chief law officer of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). In this capacity, the General Counsel must be an expert in administrative, competition, and maritime law. The General Counsel's responsibilities include:

Supervising the day-to-day activities of Office of the General Counsel staff and ensuring superior work product;

Furnishing legal advisory and consultative services to the Chairman, Commissioners, and staff of the FMC, with respect to questions of law arising under the authorities and regulatory responsibilities of the FMC;

Developing and drafting new or amended legislation and preparing FMC comments on proposed or pending legislation;

Providing counsel on congressional matters such as budget authorizations, committee oversight and FMC reauthorizations.

Drafting rules and regulations implementing the FMC's statutory authorities;

Representing the FMC in matters before the United States District Courts, Courts of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court;

Administering and coordinating the international affairs function of the FMC; and

Participating in meetings with FMC executive leadership.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel may be required-10% or less.

Supervisory status

Yes

Promotion Potential

None