Board Counsel

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is seeking a mission-driven professional for a full-time Board Counsel position at its Washington, DC headquarters. This role involves advising a Board Member on matters before the Board, requiring advanced writing, research, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, can achieve results, and maintains the strictest confidence. The Board Counsel is an at-will employee whose term is tied to the PCAOB Board Member's term of service.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Public Policy and/or regulatory experience, particularly in securities law.

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.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
Performance-based discretionary awards
Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually
12 federal holidays
2 floating holidays
Year-end break December 28 – 31, 2026
Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation.
Roth in-plan conversion available.
Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
Student loan repayment assistance
Staff college tuition assistance
College coach program support
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
Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions