KPMG US
Associate General Counsel-Litigation - KPMG US
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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.
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 process where the Firm is not a party. Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory or government investigations, and 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 handling complex civil litigation and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firm(s), in-house legal department, or at a regulatory or law enforcement agency (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, DOJ); experience involving accounting and auditing issues is strongly preferred. JD or LLM from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S., including the state where the office is located. Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with high-quality deliverables; strong strategic thinking, ethics, integrity, 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 ability to build strong business partnerships; client-service orientation with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. KPMG LLP and its affiliates comply with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, ranges displayed below or via the URL below are for potential hires in the listed locations. Offered salary is determined based on factors such as skills, responsibilities, prior experience, degrees, certifications and market considerations. KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, with options to support personal well-being and family needs. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M901SD_9_25 California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 KPMG is 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 category protected by applicable laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified that is of interest. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties are listed above. California Fair Chance Act and related ordinances may apply; we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Job attributes
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business Note: This posting contains salary information and other role specifics as of the posting date. Other related roles and salary ranges may be listed on the careers site.
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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 process where the Firm is not a party. Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory or government investigations, and 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 handling complex civil litigation and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firm(s), in-house legal department, or at a regulatory or law enforcement agency (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, DOJ); experience involving accounting and auditing issues is strongly preferred. JD or LLM from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S., including the state where the office is located. Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with high-quality deliverables; strong strategic thinking, ethics, integrity, 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 ability to build strong business partnerships; client-service orientation with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. KPMG LLP and its affiliates comply with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, ranges displayed below or via the URL below are for potential hires in the listed locations. Offered salary is determined based on factors such as skills, responsibilities, prior experience, degrees, certifications and market considerations. KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, with options to support personal well-being and family needs. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M901SD_9_25 California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 KPMG is 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 category protected by applicable laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified that is of interest. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties are listed above. California Fair Chance Act and related ordinances may apply; we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Job attributes
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business Note: This posting contains salary information and other role specifics as of the posting date. Other related roles and salary ranges may be listed on the careers site.
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