Associate Chief Counsel

Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports. Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards.

Position Summary

The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for an Associate Chief Counsel in the Office of the Chief Auditor (OCA) at its Washington, DC (Headquarters) office. The Associate Chief Counsel will work in a collegial group of attorneys in OCA and will have a range of duties and responsibilities primarily related to the proposal and adoption of standards and other rules adopted by the PCAOB. The position will report to the Senior Associate, Chief Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel the Chief Auditor and staff of OCA on the major standard-setting activities and related projects in OCA.
• Scrutinize the presentation of facts, analysis, and arguments in draft materials, including draft economic analyses, to promote a high level of accuracy, analytical consistency, and persuasiveness; draft material for releases and other policy documents as needed.
• Help OCA 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 or guide legal research.
• Anticipate areas of legal risk to OCA and the PCAOB and coordinate to analyze and address these areas.
• Coordinate and help lead special projects with a legal component or requiring coordination among multiple PCAOB offices.
• 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.
• 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 progressively responsible experience with a government agency, regulatory body, or law firm (or combination).
• Experience in an environment related to auditing, accounting, or financial reporting.
• Knowledge and experience relating to federal securities laws or administrative rulemaking.
• Excellent analytical, technical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $222,400/year - $304,380/year, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards.

The PCAOB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.