Senior Legal Advisor — Securities Enforcement

Job overview

The Senior Legal Advisor — Securities Enforcement role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with a stated salary range of $6,996–$10,000 per month. The role is in the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department, Enforcement Division. The advisor leads legal staff work and handles securities enforcement matters, including investigations, hearings, legal research, and policy advice. The position supports the department's administration and enforcement of Illinois securities law and requires extensive statewide travel.

What you'll do

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate legal staff activities and workflow
• supervise staff attorneys and support performance evaluation. Investigate suspected securities fraud and violations, prepare subpoenas and orders, conduct depositions and interviews, coordinate evidence gathering, and represent the department in adversary proceedings and hearings. Advise officials, respond to securities-law inquiries, draft legal memoranda and proposed rules or legislation, and travel statewide.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

illinois secretary of state

senior legal advisor

securities enforcement

attorney

legal supervision

securities fraud

administrative hearings

chicago il

$6,996–$10,000 per month

illinois law license

statewide travel

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits information is provided through the Illinois state employee benefits resource referenced in the posting.

Why this role

Requires an Illinois law license and three years of professional legal practice. Extensive statewide travel and a valid Illinois driver's license are required.

About the employer

Illinois Secretary of State is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.