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Associate General Counsel-Litigation
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KPMG US KPMG’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is currently 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, the subject of regulatory or other government investigations or inquiries or responding to subpoenas or other legal process where the Firm is not a party to the proceeding Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory or other 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 work collaboratively with outside counsel and other members of OGC, to deliver the highest 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 a 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 in which their 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 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, including building business partnerships and a client‑service orientation; ability to interface cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters 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, or protected veteran status. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a range of well‑being benefits. Benefits vary by eligibility, job classification, and years of service. Salary ranges are provided where applicable and may vary by location.
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Associate General Counsel-Litigation
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KPMG US KPMG’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is currently 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, the subject of regulatory or other government investigations or inquiries or responding to subpoenas or other legal process where the Firm is not a party to the proceeding Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory or other 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 work collaboratively with outside counsel and other members of OGC, to deliver the highest 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 a 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 in which their 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 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, including building business partnerships and a client‑service orientation; ability to interface cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters 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, or protected veteran status. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a range of well‑being benefits. Benefits vary by eligibility, job classification, and years of service. Salary ranges are provided where applicable and may vary by location.
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