Job Description
Description The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) is looking for a Law Clerk to directly assist its Market Regulation department (legal team). If hired, you will assist the MSRB's legal staff in crafting the rules that regulate the municipal securities market, as well as developing interpretive guidance and compliance and educational resources to assist regulated entities in understanding and complying with those rules. You will also assist with other legal projects related to research, legislative developments, preparing memoranda, enforcement action summaries and participating in calls with regulators, all with the goal of protecting investors and facilitating a fair and efficient municipal securities market. This is a paid internship with compensation of $40.00 per hour.
Requirements General Duties and Responsibilities - Conduct research on securities law and the municipal securities market
- Draft clear and effective memoranda and summaries
- Edit documents, check citations and provide support as needed
- Organize and synthesize background materials for attorneys regarding ongoing and special projects
- Prepare notes from meetings with other regulators, regulated entities, trade associations and other stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Qualifications Ideal candidates are first- or second-year law students or LLM candidates currently enrolled at an accredited law school who have demonstrated an interest in securities law and financial/regulatory compliance. We seek candidates who are well-rounded, intellectually curious and committed to excellence and continued growth. This position requires strong research and legal writing skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and attention to detail. You must demonstrate sound judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information and work independently to prioritize and meet project deliverables. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, is preferred. Candidates who have completed courses in Securities Law, Business Law, or Corporations are preferred.
You must also be available to complete the 16-week internship program, starting in-person on June 9, 2025, at the MSRB's offices in Washington, DC and finishing remotely. The MSRB will work with the selected candidate to accommodate their schedule after returning to school. While working at the MSRB's Washington, DC offices, the MSRB follows a hybrid work policy that requires in-person attendance two days a week.
How to Apply Applicants must submit the following information to apply:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Writing sample will be requested at a later time
Benefits: - Enjoy mentorship and guidance from experienced market regulation professionals
- Gain hands-on experience and exposure to a variety of market regulation functions
- Learn about the municipal securities market and broader financial services industry
- Explore Washington, DC, our nation's capital
About the MSRB "We give America the confidence to invest in its communities."
The MSRB protects investors, state and local governments and other municipal entities, and the public interest by promoting a fair and efficient municipal securities market. The MSRB fulfills this mission by regulating the municipal securities firms, banks and municipal advisors that engage in municipal securities and advisory activities.
The MSRB's offices are located conveniently in downtown Washington, DC, near the McPherson Square Metro Station and the White House.
OUR VALUES We consider how you do your job as important as what you do, and we live our values daily.
Integrity Honesty and consistency are core to our values, and we believe that all individuals should be treated with respect, regardless of position. We strive to create a culture that celebrates diversity as a means of inspiring and cultivating innovation, purpose and inclusion among our most important stakeholders, our colleagues.
Teamwork We feel safe to express our ideas and enthusiastically collaborate to achieve common goals, while reaping the rewards as a team. Exhibiting personal drive and resilience, even in challenging circumstances, is core to our culture.
Trust We believe in the reliability, competency, and honesty of our colleagues. The confidence in our relationship with others is the groundwork for how we interact and build on those relationships.
Strive for Excellence We care about making a difference. We contribute our time, talent and creativity to deliver innovative, high-quality and impactful work for the investors, communities and professionals that count on a fair and efficient municipal market. In service to our mission, we strive to build our knowledge, develop our skills and overcome obstacles. Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Local area, Remote job, 2 days per week,