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Associate General Counsel

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Washington, District of Columbia

Posted May 14, 2026

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Salary
$152K-$228K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$117,235 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+2.6% - Average

62% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Legal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Associate General Counsel Washington, District of Columbia Summary Lead. Innovate. Influence. As an Associate General Counsel in OPM's Office of the General Counsel, you'll steer a Division within OGC that advises OPM leadership on mission critical matters-from internal operations to governmentwide programs serving 8 million+ Federal employees, retirees, and families. Openings: General Law; Policy and Rulemaking; Litigation, Employment and Labor Relations. Duties As an Associate General Counsel, you will be part of the senior leadership team in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and serve as an advisor to senior agency leaders on high-risk, high-visibility matters. You will lead one of OGC's three Divisions, supporting OGC strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational accountability and effectiveness. You will drive high-impact legal strategy, oversee significant matters on behalf of OGC, and lead multidisciplinary legal teams delivering timely, high-quality counsel on issues spanning OPM's internal operations and its governmentwide programs affecting more than 8 million Federal employees, retirees, and family members. The role demands exceptional judgment, agility, integrity, and strategic problem-solving, as well as the ability to collaborate with Federal partners and other stakeholders. As an Associate General Counsel, you will lead one of the following three Divisions and drive execution of its mission: Policy and Rulemaking Division - Advises on OPM's governmentwide functions and authorities, including workforce policy and oversight, healthcare and insurance programs, and retirement systems. Supports all agency rulemaking and ensures it is legally sufficient, clear, and aligned with Administration priorities. Partners with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on

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