Office of General Counsel - Assurance Counselor

PwC•Washington, DC

About The Position

At PwC, our people in the Office of the General Counsel offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and internal clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimizing legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. In commercial law and regulatory at PwC, you will advise on regulatory and public policy relating to PwC's commercial activities; responding to inquiries or investigations launched by regulators; understanding the legal impact on the business of regulatory directives and orders; preparing commercial partners and staff for public enquiries and hearings. Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Lead in line with our values and brand. Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership. Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same. Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking. Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers. Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together. Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm. Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. As part of the Office of General Counsel's Counseling group, you will provide legal advice to PwC's professionals, leadership, and risk management on various business issues, regulatory (covering multiple industries) and commercial disputes. Counselors also review and advise on engagement letters and other agreements related to client work.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
At least 5 years of experience handling commercial dispute and/or litigation and/or regulatory enforcement matters

Nice To Haves

7+ years of prior experience handling litigation and/or regulatory enforcement matters
Demonstrating thought leader-level abilities in handling complex legal issues involving significant risk and requiring the application of seasoned judgment
Analyzing complex legal/regulatory/business issues effectively and providing appropriate legal advice regarding applicable legal and professional standards often on a time-sensitive basis
Negotiating legal issues with proficiency
Building consensus and delivering difficult messages and assisting in developing policies and procedures designed to enhance quality and manage risk

Responsibilities

Provide pragmatic, strategic legal advice to PwC's professionals and leadership
Manage on a time-sensitive and agile basis multiple legal matters and projects in various industries and sectors, identifying and analyzing complex legal issues
Pivot efficiently and effectively between various different legal topical areas and types of matters from regulatory, contract and agreement drafting and review and commercial disputes
Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with PwC’s professionals and leadership in the business, in OGC and in various business services team
Uphold adherence to quality, integrity, and inclusion standards