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KPMG US . KPMG's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal support for the Firm's Litigation group, specifically on the Practice Protection Team.
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Responsibilities
Provide counsel on actual and threatened civil litigation where the Firm is a party, regulatory or government investigations or inquiries, or responding to subpoenas or other legal processes where the Firm is not a party. Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations; provide legal advice to the Firm and its leaders related to issues arising in those proceedings and investigations. Develop, implement and manage strategies and tactics to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations and bring them to a successful and cost-effective resolution. Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other members of OGC to deliver high-quality legal representation to the Firm, its professionals and its leaders. Report to and consult with the Vice Chair for Legal, Risk Management and Compliance/General Counsel, the National Managing Principal for Legal and Regulatory and the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Investigations on issues arising in litigation and regulatory matters. Develop financial projections and ensure cost-effective management of matters. Qualifications
Minimum fifteen years of experience working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firm(s), in-house legal department or at the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or similar regulatory or law enforcement agency; experience involving accounting and auditing issues strongly preferred. JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state where the office is located. Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with consistently high-quality deliverables; strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations and the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character. Strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, interpersonal, communication and client counseling skills; C-Suite presence. Demonstrated experience leading teams of legal professionals; experience managing outside counsel is a plus but not required. Proven collaboration skills and client-service orientation with the ability to build effective working relationships cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. Compensation and Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Salary ranges vary by location. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) and a suite of well-being benefits. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Salary ranges by city are provided where applicable. California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 (pay transparency where applicable). Follow the link for salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M901SD_9_25 Equal Opportunity KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) are an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. No phone calls or agencies please. Notes KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Local fair chance laws may apply. This description reflects the current responsibilities and requirements but is not an all-inclusive list of duties.
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Associate General Counsel-Litigation
role at
KPMG US . KPMG's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal support for the Firm's Litigation group, specifically on the Practice Protection Team.
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Responsibilities
Provide counsel on actual and threatened civil litigation where the Firm is a party, regulatory or government investigations or inquiries, or responding to subpoenas or other legal processes where the Firm is not a party. Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations; provide legal advice to the Firm and its leaders related to issues arising in those proceedings and investigations. Develop, implement and manage strategies and tactics to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations and bring them to a successful and cost-effective resolution. Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other members of OGC to deliver high-quality legal representation to the Firm, its professionals and its leaders. Report to and consult with the Vice Chair for Legal, Risk Management and Compliance/General Counsel, the National Managing Principal for Legal and Regulatory and the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Investigations on issues arising in litigation and regulatory matters. Develop financial projections and ensure cost-effective management of matters. Qualifications
Minimum fifteen years of experience working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firm(s), in-house legal department or at the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or similar regulatory or law enforcement agency; experience involving accounting and auditing issues strongly preferred. JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state where the office is located. Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with consistently high-quality deliverables; strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations and the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character. Strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, interpersonal, communication and client counseling skills; C-Suite presence. Demonstrated experience leading teams of legal professionals; experience managing outside counsel is a plus but not required. Proven collaboration skills and client-service orientation with the ability to build effective working relationships cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. Compensation and Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Salary ranges vary by location. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) and a suite of well-being benefits. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Salary ranges by city are provided where applicable. California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 (pay transparency where applicable). Follow the link for salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M901SD_9_25 Equal Opportunity KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) are an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. No phone calls or agencies please. Notes KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Local fair chance laws may apply. This description reflects the current responsibilities and requirements but is not an all-inclusive list of duties.
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