KPMG US
Overview
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, or where the Firm is subject to 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 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 OGC members 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 working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firms, in-house legal departments, or at regulatory agencies; 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 of the office location Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations, and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with high-quality deliverables; strong strategic thinking 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 and client-service orientation with ability to build cross-functional relationships and interface with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters KPMG LLP and its affiliates comply with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges. If required, ranges displayed below or via the URL below are for those hires working in the listed locations. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits. Details about benefits are available at Benefits & How We Work on the KPMG US Careers site. We’re an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. 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 protected status. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified.
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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, or where the Firm is subject to 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 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 OGC members 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 working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firms, in-house legal departments, or at regulatory agencies; 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 of the office location Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations, and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with high-quality deliverables; strong strategic thinking 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 and client-service orientation with ability to build cross-functional relationships and interface with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters KPMG LLP and its affiliates comply with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges. If required, ranges displayed below or via the URL below are for those hires working in the listed locations. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits. Details about benefits are available at Benefits & How We Work on the KPMG US Careers site. We’re an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. 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 protected status. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified.
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