To qualify for the FP 0905 1, (GS- 14 equivalency), you must have a minimum of four (4) years of general law practice and one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS- 14 in the Federal Service. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to clearly demonstrate the required professional law experience, specialized experience and knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of foreign and domestic intellectual property laws, the effect of U. S. political relationships and positions with respect to other countries on the protection of intellectual property internationally, foreign and domestic laws affecting the rights of U. S. citizens and foreign nationals and/or international agreements, treaties, etc., including business or economic matters affecting the same. Ability to prepare expert legal analysis on intellectual property issues developing in the host country and the region. Ability to express orally and in writing complex legal issues and interrelationships of public policy interests and issues impacting agency programs. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with high-level officials. Experience supervising professional staff and managing resources in a technical or legal organization. Applicants must have a minimum of four years of general law practice and one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS-14 in the Federal Service: Professional Legal/Law Experience for all attorneys: Professional legal/law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. This experience is characterized by breadth and depth of experience in rendering professional legal advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters falling within the purview of a Federal government agency, private sector, law firm, or other organization; preparing interpretative and administrative orders, rules, or regulations to give effect to the provisions of governing statutes or other requirements of law; drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or other legal documents; drafting, preparing formal comments, or making substantive recommendations regarding proposed legislation; editing and preparing for publication statutes enacted by Congress and opinions or decisions of a court, commission, or board; drafting and reviewing decisions for consideration and adoption by an organization or official; conducting investigations to obtain facts; determining questions of law; studying, analyzing and evaluating legal precedents, to present findings. Legal work is described as extremely complex and difficult and requires a high order of original and creative legal endeavor in balancing conflicting interests; has broad or wide-scope impact on an economy, industry, private or public interests; and may involve directly or indirectly very large sums of money. Work may also involve acting as principal attorney in charge of the preparation and presentation of cases; recommending policies and developing procedures and regulations to implement new or amended legislation; and acting as legal, general or senior counsel to a major firm or organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as having: Knowledge of all fields of Intellectual Property (IP) and international IP agreements. Assisting in and/or devising the correct strategy for resolving complex issues by applying sound knowledge of the fields of foreign policy, international trade and IP. Strong communication skills to liaise with local contacts and work closely with appropriate Embassy officials on developments. Ability to write a variety of documents including policy, speeches, talking points, briefs, and options. Ability to provide succinct, timely, and comprehensive report, both orally and in writing. Provide guidance and assistance in negotiating on IP matters in bilateral and/or multilateral settings. Planning, organizing, and/or executing training and outreach programs on complex IP issues. Experience in providing guidance and assistance on the basic principles governing protection of intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and/or treaties administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in order to monitor foreign governments' implementation of trade agreements and to assess foreign governments' implementation of trade agreements and to assess foreign governments' compliance with international trade obligations. Knowledge of U.S. statues, regulations, decisions and policies and international arrangements pertaining to international trade and intellectual property to enable development of proposals or recommendations that may alter (e.g. improve property protection for U.S. interests) domestic and international law on international property or affect the role or operation of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Writing a variety of legal documents, including policy speeches, testimonies, talking points, briefs, opinions, etc. Ability to supervise, manage, and oversee a subordinate staff engaged in legal work. Applicants must meet these criteria before the closing date of this announcement.