Associate Chief Counsel

Min 12 yrs required

Full-time

No

We are seeking an experienced Associate Chief Counsel to join our team at the PCAOB. As a nonprofit organization established by Congress, we oversee the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in global investor protection and work with a diverse group of talented professionals to uphold the highest standards in audit quality.

Role Summary:
As an Associate Chief Counsel at the PCAOB, you will work in the Office of the Chief Auditor and play a crucial role in advising and counseling on major standard-setting activities and related projects. You will also be responsible for reviewing and analyzing the applicability of economic literature, coordinating with other PCAOB offices, and helping to lead special projects that have a legal component. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity to work from one of our offices in Washington, DC, New York, NY, or Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:
- Advise and counsel the Chief Auditor and staff of the Office of the Chief Auditor on major standard-setting activities and related projects.
- Scrutinize draft materials to ensure accuracy, analytical consistency, and persuasiveness.
- Draft material for releases and other policy documents of a legally sensitive nature.
- Assist with technical regulatory drafting issues to maximize clarity and enforceability of new provisions.
- Assess the applicability of legal precedent to the standard-setting process and perform legal research.
- Anticipate areas of legal risk and coordinate with the Chief Counsel and others to address them.
- Coordinate and help lead special projects with a legal component or requiring coordination among multiple PCAOB offices.
- Review and analyze the applicability of academic economic literature in research and standard-setting projects.
- Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel to review standard-setting and research projects.
- Participate in meetings and interactions with staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Participate in inter-divisional PCAOB meetings to assess developments in accounting and auditing.
- Participate in OCA's review of proposed actions by other PCAOB divisions.
- Conduct training on legal issues for OCA staff and other PCAOB staff.

Qualifications:
- Juris doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the United States.
- Active member of the Bar.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience with a government agency, regulatory body, or law firm.
- Experience in an environment related to auditing, accounting, or financial reporting.
- Knowledge and experience relating to federal securities laws or administrative rulemaking.
- Excellent analytical and technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
At the PCAOB, we believe in equal opportunity and a professional work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and will not discriminate based on criminal history in accordance with applicable law.

Organization: PCAOB
Job Title: Associate Chief Counsel
Experience: Minimum of 12 years
Location: Washington, DC, New York, NY, or Chicago, IL
Time Type: Full-time

Salary Information:
- Washington, DC: $217,000 - $340,000
- New York, NY: $235,900 - $369,000
- Chicago, IL: $207,600 - $325,300

Responsibilities:
- Advise and counsel the Chief Auditor and staff of the Office of the Chief Auditor on major standard-setting activities and related projects.
- Scrutinize draft materials to ensure accuracy, analytical consistency, and persuasiveness.
- Draft material for releases and other policy documents of a legally sensitive nature.
- Assist with technical regulatory drafting issues to maximize clarity and enforceability of new provisions.
- Assess the applicability of legal precedent to the standard-setting process and perform legal research.
- Anticipate areas of legal risk and coordinate with the Chief Counsel and others to address them.
- Coordinate and help lead special projects with a legal component or requiring coordination among multiple PCAOB offices.
- Review and analyze the applicability of academic economic literature in research and standard-setting projects.
- Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel to review standard-setting and research projects.
- Participate in meetings and interactions with staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Participate in inter-divisional PCAOB meetings to assess developments in accounting and auditing.
- Participate in OCA's review of proposed actions by other PCAOB divisions.
- Conduct training on legal issues for OCA staff and other PCAOB staff.

Qualifications:
- Juris doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the United States.
- Active member of the Bar.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience with a government agency, regulatory body, or law firm.
- Experience in an environment related to auditing, accounting, or financial reporting.
- Knowledge and experience relating to federal securities laws or administrative rulemaking.
- Excellent analytical and technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Join us at the PCAOB and make a difference in global investor protection. We are a nonprofit organization established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers. Our mission is to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including a hybrid work option, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits. We are seeking an experienced Associate Chief Counsel to join our team at one of our offices in Washington, DC, New York, NY, or Chicago, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference and work with a diverse group of talented professionals to uphold the highest standards

Not specified

Hybrid work option, generous paid time off, 401(k) match and savings options, comprehensive health benefits, paid family leave benefits, life insurance benefits, education benefits, well-being and family resources, commuter benefits

Not specified

Legal analysis, policy drafting, research, communication, leadership, teamwork

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school in the United States

Interested individuals should submit their application and resume through the PCAOB Careers website.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, active Bar membership, 12+ years of experience with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or law firms, experience in auditing, accounting, or financial reporting, knowledge of federal securities laws or administrative rulemaking

Legal