The Strategic Projects Law Unit (SPLU), part of the National Security & Cyber Law Branch (NSCLB) within the FBI's Office of General Counsel, handles complex policy and compliance matters at the intersection of technology, national security, and law. SPLU attorneys advise on issues involving national security, cyber operations, foreign intelligence collection, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
The Strategic Projects Law Unit (SPLU), part of the National Security & Cyber Law Branch (NSCLB) within the FBI's Office of General Counsel, handles complex policy and compliance matters at the intersection of technology, national security, and law. SPLU attorneys advise on issues involving national security, cyber operations, foreign intelligence collection, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
The Department of Justice will approve candidates that are selected for this position.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: ALL Applicants must possess a law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member of the bar (any US jurisdiction).
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school (or have an LLM degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a J.D.).
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of law school transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for additional information.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants are rated on the following competencies:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes the following REQUIRED documents:
1. Your resume and cover letter, not to exceed two pages;
2. A writing sample, not to exceed 10 pages;
3. Proof of current and active bar association membership;
4. Photocopy of Law School Transcripts;5. Current SF-50 (if external government employee).
Please Note: FBI employees currently assigned to a General Attorney position do not need to provide Law School Transcripts or Proof of Bar Association Membership.
Step 1 - Create a new email and attach all required electronic documents. Include contact information (phone number) and a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) in the body of the email.
Step 2 - Title the subject of the email using the following format, indicating whether you are an internal or external candidate. Example: OGC_NSCLB_SPLU_2026_Internal/External
Step 3 - Submit the completed application email to OGC-JOBS@fbi.gov.
To apply for the Attorney (Strategic Projects - Policy and Compliance) position, please click here.
Once your complete application is received, the FBI will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your status throughout the application process.
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