Total 2 Senior Executive level Others job vacancies in Yau Tsim Mong District / Tsim Sha Tsui

As a Trial Attorney in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), you will serve as the Litigation, Enforcement and Adjudication’s (Litigation) subject matter expert (SME) in labor and employment matters, including those that could pose a litigation risk to the agency. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Representing the agency before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
• Providing legal counsel to the agency on complex aspects of employment and labor law and represents the agency in employment and labor litigation matters.
• Conducting research into the law, analyzes and reviews or prepares briefs and pleadings for important cases in the United States District Courts, MSPB, EEOC, FLRA and its FSIP in which the Commission is a party.
• Representing the Commission as a trial attorney in complex and sensitive court proceedings, trials, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations concerning all facets of federal labor and employment laws before Administrative Judges of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and federal and district courts.
• Developing case strategy, tactics and presents arguments effectively from the initial complaint or charge through the conclusion of the administrative hearing, court and/or appeals processes.
• Analyzing litigation risk cases to determine the advisability of Commission participation as amicus curiae and, when appropriate, prepares necessary briefs and may argue cases.
• Consulting with management and the Division of Administration in matters arising under labor and employment law.
• Developing case strategy, briefing, and arguing cases in the federal district courts and courts of appeals in which the Commission is a party or amicus. Experience with litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act is preferred;
• Reviewing and providing legal analysis on proposed litigation under the CEA and Regulations;
• Researching and analyzing applicable statutes, regulations and case law involving complex and sometimes novel legal theories and advising the Commission of the same;
• Drafting memoranda and pleadings involving legal issues in CFTC cases in the federal courts and administrative forums.
• Analyzing outside litigation to determine impact on the CFTC and/or the advisability of the Commission’s participation as amicus curiae.
• Advising the Commission on appeals from its administrative adjudications program; includes reviewing the record and pertinent case law and recommending a course of action, drafting final orders and opinions at the direction of the Commission.
• Advising the Commission with regard to issues involving privilege, cost-benefit analyses, and subpoenas.
• Working with other divisions within the CFTC to ensure accuracy and coordinate substantive presentations during litigation.
• Responding to substantive and procedural novel and complex questions within the agency concerning the CEA and regulations promulgated thereunder and interpreting and analyzing laws and regulations, court rulings, precedents, and legislative changes that impact CFTC’s programs and operations.
• Filing proofs of claim and objecting to discharge in bankruptcy matters.
• Reviewing agency policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure they are legally and administratively sound and effective in operation.

• Lead a team of attorneys in trade law and foreign agricultural affairs to provide legal services to Department agencies, including the Foreign Agricultural Service
• Represent the USDA in international disputes under various authorities, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and World Trade Organization agreements.
• Represent the client Agency in administrative proceedings, judicial litigation, and international negotiations, disputes, arbitrations, and represent the client Agency and USDA in interactions with other Federal agencies.
• Provide expert advice and assistance and leadership for representation of the Department with the United States Trade Representative, Department of State, Office of Management and Budget, Department of Justice, and Congressional committees.
• Independently draft legal documents including briefs, memorandums, and reports that describe and analyze complex trade and foreign agricultural affairs issues.
• Partner with USDA agencies to assess their goals and objectives and provide counsel on legal sufficiency of potential solutions.
• Lead legal teams on integrating best practices; enabling legal counsel on legal matters; providing litigation support to a variety of clients; and rendering actionable advice to senior USDA legal and non-legal leaders.
• Mentor junior attorneys in subject matter areas of practice.
• Provide training to OGC and agency client personnel in areas of practice.