Assistant Chief Counsel

4 weeks ago


Washington, United States Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Full time
Job Title: Assistant Chief Counsel

At the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Chief Counsel to join our Office of the Chief Auditor (OCA) team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in advising and counseling the Chief Auditor and OCA staff on major standard-setting activities and related projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise and counsel the Chief Auditor and OCA staff on major standard-setting activities and related projects.
  • Scrutinize the presentation of facts, analysis, and arguments in draft materials to promote a high level of accuracy, analytical consistency, and persuasiveness.
  • Help OCA with technical regulatory drafting issues to ensure 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 for OCA and others at the PCAOB to analyze and address these areas of risk.
  • Participate in inter-divisional meetings to assess developments in accounting and auditing and the potential need for amendments to the standards and rules of the PCAOB.
Requirements:
  • Juris doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the United States.
  • Active member of the Bar.
  • Minimum of 10+ 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 (or combination).
  • Knowledge and experience relating to federal securities laws or administrative rulemaking.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Hybrid work option with the opportunity to work from anywhere within the United States.
  • Generous paid time off and comprehensive health benefit offerings.
  • Supportive paid family leave benefits and education benefits.
  • Well-being and family resources, including mental health and well-being resources and paid volunteer time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application.



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