Associate Chief Counsel

Min 12 yrs required

Full-time

No

Title: Associate Chief Counsel
Salary Range: $207,600 - $369,000
Experience Level: Minimum of 12+ years

Organization: Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
Location: Washington, ., New York, NY, Chicago, IL
Time Type: Full time
Job Requisition ID: R973
Posted On: Posted 3 Days Ago

Introduction

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a nonprofit organization established by Congress to protect investors and promote the public interest in the preparation of accurate and informative audit reports for public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers. The organization's mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards. As a result, the organization is seeking mission-driven professionals to join their team in Washington, ., New York, NY, or Chicago, IL.

Benefits and Work-Life Flexibility

The PCAOB offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a highly competitive compensation and benefits package focused on the health and financial well-being of its employees. Some of the features of this package include:

- Compensation: The organization supports transparency, equity, and fairness in its compensation programs and provides a reasonable estimate of the salary range for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, the estimated salary ranges for the three locations are: Washington, DC: $217,000 - $340,000; New York, NY: $235,900 - $369,000; and Chicago, IL: $207,600 - $325,300.
- Hybrid Work Option: Employees can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States, but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional meetings or gatherings. Business travel is not reimbursable for commuting purposes, but is reimbursable for business purposes.
- Paid Time Off: The organization offers up to 6 weeks of paid time off annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break from December 25 –31, 2024.
- 401(k) Match and Savings Options: Employees can take advantage of immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7% of eligible compensation, with a Roth in-plan conversion available.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision plans are available.
- Paid Family Leave: The organization offers up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks of paid caregiver leave.
- Life Insurance: Basic life and AD&D insurance are provided, with supplemental insurance options available.
- Education Benefits: Employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, as well as student loan repayment assistance, college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
- Well-being and Family Resources: Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more are available.
- Commuter Benefits: Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions are available for commuting expenses.

Role Summary

The PCAOB is seeking an Associate Chief Counsel to join the Office of the Chief Auditor (OCA) in either their Washington, DC (Headquarters), New York, NY, or Chicago, IL office. This full-time, regular position will involve working closely with a team of attorneys in OCA to advise and counsel the Chief Auditor and staff on major standard-setting activities and related projects. The position will report to the Chief Counsel and interact directly with OCA staff and senior staff within OCA.

Responsibilities

- Advise and counsel the Chief Auditor and OCA staff on major standard-setting activities and related projects.
- Scrutinize draft materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and persuasiveness.
- Provide assistance with technical regulatory drafting to maximize clarity and enforceability.
- Conduct legal research and assess the applicability of legal precedent to the standard-setting process.
- Identify and address potential areas of legal risk for OCA and the PCAOB.
- Coordinate and lead special projects with a legal component or that require coordination among multiple 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 meetings to assess developments in accounting and auditing and the potential need for amendments to PCAOB standards and rules.
- Participate in OCA's review of proposed actions by other PCAOB divisions.
- Promote a high level of trust in the accuracy and integrity of OCA's work and the standard-setting documents issued by the PCAOB.
- Conduct training on legal issues for OCA 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, with experience in auditing, accounting, or financial reporting preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with 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 part of a team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The PCAOB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and maintaining a professional work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The organization will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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Comprehensive Total Rewards package including compensation, hybrid work option, paid time off, 401(k) match and savings options, health benefits, paid family leave, life insurance, education benefits, well-being and family resources, commuter benefits

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Legal Analysis, Legal Research, Regulatory Drafting, Economic Analysis, Team Leadership, Oral and Written Communication, Independent Work, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking

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

Interested candidates can apply through the PCAOB website.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor Degree from an Accredited Law School, Active Bar Membership

Legal