Position SummaryThe PCAOB has full-time position for a Board Counsel at its Washington, DC headquarters. The Board Counsel advises their Board Member on matters that come before the Board. This role requires a professional candidate with advanced skills in writing, research, and communications who is willing to assume a wide range of responsibilities and is able to work both independently and in a team environment.
We are seeking a seasoned candidate that thrives in a professional environment and exhibits the skills to collaborate and achieve actionable results with others, while maintaining the strictest confidence. The Board Counsel role is an at-will employee whose term of employment are tied to the PCAOB Board Member's term of service.
Responsibilities- Review, analyze, and advise on all matters that come before the Board for decision, including proposed auditing standards; enforcement matters presented to the Board for action or on appeal; proposed inspection reports, and other public reports and guidance regarding PCAOB activities and recommendations regarding international collaboration.
- Provide legal and policy advice to assist in the development of positions.
- Collaborate with PCAOB Staff, international colleagues, audit firm representatives, and working group roles within the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators.
- Monitor and research select topics and media coverage related to the mission of the PCAOB (e.g., international audit oversight, audit related public policy, etc.).
- Determine best practices and how to improve internal processes.
- Prepare written documents that contain sophisticated analyses and discussions of competing policy necessary for informed judgment on the issues before the Board.
- Keep abreast of SEC, industry, and other self-regulatory organization initiatives, and develop and maintain strong working relationships with SEC staff and other regulators.
- Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders.
- Compose and edit correspondence, speeches, reports, and external publications dealing with issues or subject matters affecting the PCAOB in ways that require considerable sensitivity, discretion, judgment, and negotiation.
- Attend and speak at conferences and meetings on areas of subject matter expertise.
- Plan and coordinate logistics and communications for conferences and events.
- Perform executive level administrative support as needed.
QualificationsEducation/Technical Expertise
- A bachelor's degree, and law degree from an accredited law school, and active admission to a bar
- Minimum of 12+ years of recent and practical legal experience
- Superior technical abilities, regulatory knowledge, and verbal communications skills
- Excellent technical and speech writing and editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner and draft executive level briefings and communications
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook applications
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, co-workers, and external parties
- General knowledge and/or interest in public auditing/accounting
- Detail oriented with solid time-management, organization, and prioritization skills
- Professional demeanor, ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and demonstrate agility
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to exercise excellent judgment
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public Policy and/or regulatory experience, particularly in securities law.
