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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. 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, aiming for a successful and cost-effective resolution. Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other members of OGC to deliver high-quality legal representation. 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 firms, in-house legal departments, or at regulatory agencies (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 and investigations simultaneously, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and deliver high-quality results; 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. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong business partnerships and client-service orientation; ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. KPMG complies with all applicable laws regarding recruitment and hiring. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered 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.
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Join to apply for the
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. 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, aiming for a successful and cost-effective resolution. Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other members of OGC to deliver high-quality legal representation. 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 firms, in-house legal departments, or at regulatory agencies (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 and investigations simultaneously, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and deliver high-quality results; 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. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong business partnerships and client-service orientation; ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. KPMG complies with all applicable laws regarding recruitment and hiring. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered 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.
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