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We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:

• Compensation - We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $334,800/year - $400,000/year. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards.

• Work Location - Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) office or another office as approved by the PCAOB.

• Generous paid time off- Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays and a year-end break December 28 - 31, 2026.

• Highly competitive 401(k) matchand 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

• Education benefits - PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.

• Well-being and family resources- 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, and more

• Commuter benefits- Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions

Position Summary

The General Counsel positionis located inthe Washington, DC (Headquarters) office and will serve as the PCAOB's chief legal advisor. This key role is an officer of the PCAOB, reportsdirectlyto the Chairman, and is primarily responsible forrepresenting,advising,andassistingthefive-memberBoard and staff on all internal and external legal matters. This role will assess and develop mission critical programs, act as a change agent, and help to leadthe transformation of theorganization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervisethe legal function of the PCAOB.

• Adviseand counsel Board and staff on the exercise of the program responsibilities under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as amended.

• Oversee the preparation of draft opinions for disciplinary sanctions that are appealed to the Board, and the defense of PCAOB decisions that are appealed to the SEC.

• Adviseandcounselthe Board, management, and staff on all legal issues.

• Draft andsupervisethe drafting of legal memoranda to the Board opining on the legal sufficiency ofactualorproposedexercise of the PCAOB's statutory and/orregulatory authorityacross all Divisions and Offices.

• Advise onorganizational compliance with pertinent laws and regulations,including byproviding legal support to the PCAOB's Chief Compliance Officer.

• AdviseonPCAOB compliance with SEC requirements.

• Overseethe legal review of all contractsentered intoby the PCAOB.

• Oversee and manage relationships with outside counsel.

• Advisethe Board and staff on the maintenance of PCAOB employment policies in conformity with applicable federal and state requirements.

• Lead and providedirection to teams of attorneys within the Office of General Counsel.

• Plan, direct, andmonitorthe operations of the Office of General Counsel to improve program execution, promote increased efficiency of operations,andhelp ensure theappropriate utilizationof resources.

• Haveoverall responsibility of the Office of GeneralCounseladministrative functions, including budget, information technology, risk management, compliance, and security activities; and other administrative support.

• Perform the full range of supervisory duties, including evaluating employee performance; makes recommendations for appointment and promotion; hears and resolves complaints;identifiesdevelopment and training needs of employees; other related supervisory tasks.

• Recruits,maintains, and develops staff consistent with business needs.

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Juris doctor (JD) from an accredited law school in the United States.

• Active membership of the Bar in good standing in anyState, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or theCommonwealth of Puerto Rico.

• At least 15 years of progressively responsible relevant legal experience with either a law firm, corporation,federalgovernment agency or regulatory body, or combination thereof; experience in an environment related tofinancial or securities regulation,accounting,orpubliccompanyauditing preferred.

• Knowledge and experience relating to corporate and securities laws; rulemaking and administrative law; contract law, labor/employment law, and commercial lawat thefederal and state levels strongly preferred.

• A self-starter able to administera number ofopen, ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment.

• In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests.

• Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic and conviction.

• Ability to effectivelyrepresentthe organization to a variety of both internal and external constituencies.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• A self-starter able to administera number ofopen, ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment.

• In-depth experience successfully harmonizing diverse and competing interests.

• Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic, supportingjurisprudenceand impartiality.

• Ability to effectivelyrepresentthe organization to a variety of both internal and external constituencies.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Leadership/Management Skills and Abilities

• Ability to drive a positive "tone at the top" of the organization and hold others accountable for doing the same.

• Ensures that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the highest ethical standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

• Must be able to motivate and inspire employees at all levels of the organizationin order toenhance team commitment and individual performance.

• Proven skill as a leader capable of building, managing, andretaininga talentedstaff.

• Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff, providing constant feedback and clear direction.

• Ability to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting commongoalsand incentivizing collaborative behavior.

• Demonstrated success inestablishingand maintaining positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Strong ability to build credibility, organize effectively, solve problemsquicklyand communicate clearly.

• Possesses the balance and emotional intelligencerequiredto meet the diverse needs of the other PCAOB Divisions and Offices.

• Proven ability to navigate and resolvevarious typesof conflict ina timelyand productive manner.