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General Attorney (Ethics)
Job at a glance
- Category
- Compliance
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary range
- $169,279 to $197,200
- Posted
- Aug 23, 2026
Federal Trade Commission is hiring a General Attorney (Ethics) in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a Compliance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $169,279 to $197,200. Review the full details below and apply directly with Federal Trade Commission.
If you have experience providing legal counsel on administrative law issues and want to play an integral role in maintaining public trust by advising on federal ethics concerns, then consider joining the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Trade Commission. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency. Additional Requirements GS-15 Positions For attorney appointments: active member of the bar in good standing and 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience. requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer
Full responsibilities and requirements are on Federal Trade Commission's application page.
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This job is based in Washington, District of Columbia on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Federal Trade Commission's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.
About compliance jobs
Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.
How to position yourself for this compliance job
Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Federal Trade Commission would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.
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