Clarification from the agency

This position is in the excepted service.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019 with bipartisan support under President Trump, is America's development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security by mobilizing private capital around the world. DFC invests across strategic sectors including critical minerals, modern infrastructure, and advanced technology - fostering economic development, supporting U.S. interests, and delivering returns to American taxpayers.

As an Assistant General Counsel (Equity and Funds) you will work with the DFC's business teams to:

• Structure, diligence, negotiate and document complex, multi-million dollar direct equity and fund investments across DFC's strategic sectors. Recent transactions include:
  • establishing the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, a first-of-its kind partnership with Ukraine to rebuild that country's critical infrastructure, develop natural resources and support Ukraine's economic recovery; and
  • a $600 million investment in the Orion Critical Minerals Consortium to invest in critical mineral projects around the world.
• Advise on a range of possible transaction structures, including the use of direct equity, combination of equity and debt (convertible or non-convertible) and other equity and quasi-equity instruments, formation of investment funds or alternative or novel investment and co-investment structures, joint ventures, framework agreements and/or specialized compacts or offtake arrangements with sovereign and non-sovereign actors.
• Serve as "first chair" in negotiations with investees, co-investors, general partners, sponsors, sovereign actors and others.
• Manage subscriptions and capital calls, and monitor and restructure existing transactions across the globe; structure and execute exits of existing direct investments.
• Analyze foreign and international law issues, advise on corporate matters, issues relating to shareholder rights, jurisdiction, dispute resolution and DFC policy matters.
• Manage outside counsel.

Conditions of employment

• This position is in the excepted service
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450)
• This position may require foreign travel to developing countries
• May be required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation

Qualifications

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies with interested and qualified applicants ready to be certified for current and future vacancies.

To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). An initial cut-off will take place March 31, 2026 to begin initial applicant consideration. Additional cut-off dates will occur April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, and May 19, 2026.

Candidates for the position who submit a complete application by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the cut off date will be reviewed and referred if found eligible and qualified. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated. Applicant referral lists will be issued for consideration, every week.

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date (by cut-off dates) of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT
Applicants must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.; and (2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If selected, an official law school transcript and proof of an active bar membership will be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
In addition to the Basic Requirement listed above, you must meet the required specialized experience listed below.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least three years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar. The minimum three-year work experience requirement includes at least two years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled. At least one of the two years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-13 level.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar. The minimum five-year work experience requirement includes at least four years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled. At least two of the four years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience advising on legal and policy matters in the areas of investments in direct equity and/or private equity funds in the context of negotiating and documenting transactions for projects in emerging markets, whether directly or through the supervision of outside counsel.

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 experience.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You will be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we will rate you as ineligible.

2. Referral: Since this is an Excepted Service position, a non-rated method of evaluation will be used. We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements. Although competitive examining rules for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply, veteran's preference will be considered as a positive factor. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify their veteran preference on their resume. Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. If invited to participate in an interview with members of OGC you may be asked to provide a legal writing sample to further evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
2. Cover Letter, optional
3. Your responses to the job questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12917056

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