Description:

Position Summary:
The 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.

Qualifications:
Education/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.