KPMG US
KPMG 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, and on regulatory investigations or subpoenas where the Firm is not a party to the proceeding Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations; provide legal advice to Firm leaders related to issues arising in those matters Develop, implement and manage strategies to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations and bring them to a cost‑effective resolution Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other OGC members to deliver high‑quality legal representation Report to and consult with senior legal leadership 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 litigations and regulatory investigations in well‑regarded firms, in‑house legal departments or at regulatory agencies (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, DOJ); experience involving accounting/auditing issues strongly preferred JD or LLM from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in the U.S., including in the state of office Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines with high‑quality deliverables; strategic thinking in sensitive situations and strong ethics Strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, interpersonal, communication and client counseling skills; effective presence with senior leaders Demonstrated experience leading legal teams; managing outside counsel is a plus but not required Proven collaboration skills and client‑service orientation with ability to build cross‑functional relationships KPMG LLP and its affiliates comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws regarding recruitment and hiring. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 status protected by law. No phone calls or agencies, please. Job details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business For salary ranges and benefits information, see the KPMG Total Rewards details on the KPMG US Careers site. This posting may include location‑specific ranges and compensation guidelines; offered salary is based on factors such as experience, responsibilities, and market considerations. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Provide counsel on actual and threatened civil litigation where the Firm is a party, and on regulatory investigations or subpoenas where the Firm is not a party to the proceeding Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations; provide legal advice to Firm leaders related to issues arising in those matters Develop, implement and manage strategies to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations and bring them to a cost‑effective resolution Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other OGC members to deliver high‑quality legal representation Report to and consult with senior legal leadership 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 litigations and regulatory investigations in well‑regarded firms, in‑house legal departments or at regulatory agencies (e.g., SEC, PCAOB, DOJ); experience involving accounting/auditing issues strongly preferred JD or LLM from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in the U.S., including in the state of office Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines with high‑quality deliverables; strategic thinking in sensitive situations and strong ethics Strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, interpersonal, communication and client counseling skills; effective presence with senior leaders Demonstrated experience leading legal teams; managing outside counsel is a plus but not required Proven collaboration skills and client‑service orientation with ability to build cross‑functional relationships KPMG LLP and its affiliates comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws regarding recruitment and hiring. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 status protected by law. No phone calls or agencies, please. Job details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: General Business For salary ranges and benefits information, see the KPMG Total Rewards details on the KPMG US Careers site. This posting may include location‑specific ranges and compensation guidelines; offered salary is based on factors such as experience, responsibilities, and market considerations. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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