Regional Counsel (San Francisco Region), CM-0905-00

About the role

This position is located in the Legal Division, Supervision, Legislation & Enforcement Branch, Bank Activities & Regional Affairs Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $277,500. This announcement has been extended to October 05, 2026.

What you will do

• Provides or supervises the provision of legal advice and services within the Region, including training in legal matters where such training is requested by the Regional Director (RD) or Deputy Director (DRD).
• Acts as principal legal advisor to the RD, DRD, and their Senior Staff representatives, including the supervisors of their Field Offices in the Region.
• May provide or supervise the provision of legal advice and services to other divisions as appropriate.
• Oversees the gathering of annual budget data pertaining to the overall operations of legal services provided in the Region, including the periodic review and monitoring of the budget.
• Supervises the dissemination of and ensures compliance with policy statements and directives of the FDIC Board of Directors and of the Legal Division to attorneys and other personnel, relative to FDIC operations.
• Supervises preparation of evidence and legal arguments in administrative proceedings before administrative law judges, and prepares and supervises the preparation of briefs and legal memoranda in connection with such proceedings.
• Supervises the preparation of motions, briefs, and other responses in matters involving the Corporation's supervisory, regulatory, and enforcement authorities and functions.
• Conducts and supervises the conduct of administrative and investigatory proceedings under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act), as well as other banking laws and regulations, including consumer protection and civil rights laws and regulations, and "prompt corrective action" matters, among others.
• Also handles or supervises litigation of these matters in state and federal court, as appropriate.
• Reviews and supervises the review for legal sufficiency of documents submitted in connection with formal applications to the Corporation and other corporate documents, including subordinated capital note and debenture agreements, capital contribution agreements, loan participation agreements, sale and lease-back agreements, trust service agreements, and lease agreements, among others.
• Confers with attorneys for banks and with bank officials on matters involving the operations and activities of insured institutions located in the Region.
• Works closely with State bank supervisory officials in the Region in connection with matters arising out of the supervisory functions of the Corporation.
• Serves as primary counsel to and advises the RD, DRD, and other Regional staff members on the interpretation and enforceability of the FDI Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act), rules and regulations issued thereunder, and other laws applicable to banks.
• Manages and supervises the activities of a staff of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative/clerical support personnel, providing any necessary instruction, review and counseling for their training and career development, including the preparation and/or review of their performance evaluations.
• Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action.
• Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate.
• Approves/disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc. Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of professional teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, and assessing/monitoring employee performance.

Requirements

• Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font).
• If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service.
• High Risk Position - Background Investigation (BI) required.
• Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

How you will be evaluated

1. Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contains sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination.

2. If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Screening Panel (MSP) will review your resume against pre-established benchmarks related to the competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), to determine if you possess the competencies/KSAs and key experiences.

Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be considered in accordance with law, rule, and regulation. 3. Top ranked candidates will be invited to participate in one or more structured panel interviews to further assess technical competencies, confirm organizational fit, and commitment to American ideals.

The competencies/KSAs you will be assessed on are listed below. Direction Setting External Awareness Organizational Stewardship Strategic Thinking Managing Risk Advising Knowledge of administrative law, consumer protection and civil rights laws, commercial law, and Federal and State banking laws.

Knowledge of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and implementing regulations; and knowledge of subsequent legislation and financial institution regulatory laws to generate and apply new rulemakings, opinions, and legal policy to highly complex issues.

Knowledge of financial to institution examination procedures, financial institution practices and procedures and related FDIC policies. Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of officials inside and outside the FDIC, especially with respect to sensitive matters.

You do not need to respond separately to these competencies/KSAs. Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies/KSAs.

Applicants must provide details of the duties performed as they relate to the qualifying experience and competencies/KSAs.

Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.
• Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application.
• Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here.
• (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.

Benefits

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.

What to expect next

You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant.

An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at *** For more information go to FDIC Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act.

Additional information

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. This position is a Corporate Manager, CM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15. Evidence of current bar membership in good standing will be confirmed prior to appointment.

This is a recommended minimum Step 9 position. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.