KPMG US
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Associate General Counsel-Litigation at
KPMG US The Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks 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, subjects 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; 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 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 on 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 strongly preferred Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state where the office is located Ability to manage multiple litigations and investigations simultaneously, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and deliver high-quality results; strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations with 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 with the ability to build strong business partnerships and client-service orientation; ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) comply with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges and recruit on a rolling basis. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. No phone calls or agencies please. Additional information about KPMG’s benefits and Total Rewards package is available on the KPMG US Careers site. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
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Associate General Counsel-Litigation at
KPMG US The Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks 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, subjects 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; 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 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 on 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 strongly preferred Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state where the office is located Ability to manage multiple litigations and investigations simultaneously, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and deliver high-quality results; strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations with 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 with the ability to build strong business partnerships and client-service orientation; ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) comply with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges and recruit on a rolling basis. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. No phone calls or agencies please. Additional information about KPMG’s benefits and Total Rewards package is available on the KPMG US Careers site. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
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