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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, 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 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 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 working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firms, in-house legal departments or at agencies such as the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or similar; 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 where the 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 with the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character.
Strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, interpersonal, communication and client counseling skills, and 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 strong business partnerships; client-service orientation with the ability to create effective working relationships cross-functionally, including interfacing with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters.
Compensation, Benefits & Policies KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, ranges displayed below or via the URL below are for potential hires in the listed location. Offered salary is determined based on factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications, and market considerations. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with options designed to help you make decisions for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and well-being benefits to support mental health. Depending on classification, hours and seniority, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. A calendar of holidays is published each year, and eligible employees receive two breaks per year when Personal Time Off is not required (year-end and around the July 4th holiday). Details about benefits can be found toward the bottom of the KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M901SD_9_25 California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and 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, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis; candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some duties. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
Locations mentioned: San Diego, Encinitas, CA and related roles may be listed above; openings such as SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, and Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Western Offices) may be present.
Note: This posting includes several roles and duties with references to other positions and job variants; only the stated responsibilities and qualifications above apply to this specific Associate General Counsel – Litigation role on the Practice Protection Team.
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Responsibilities
Provide counsel on actual and threatened civil litigation where the Firm is a party, 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 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 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 working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firms, in-house legal departments or at agencies such as the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or similar; 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 where the 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 with the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character.
Strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, interpersonal, communication and client counseling skills, and 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 strong business partnerships; client-service orientation with the ability to create effective working relationships cross-functionally, including interfacing with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters.
Compensation, Benefits & Policies KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, ranges displayed below or via the URL below are for potential hires in the listed location. Offered salary is determined based on factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications, and market considerations. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with options designed to help you make decisions for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and well-being benefits to support mental health. Depending on classification, hours and seniority, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. A calendar of holidays is published each year, and eligible employees receive two breaks per year when Personal Time Off is not required (year-end and around the July 4th holiday). Details about benefits can be found toward the bottom of the KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M901SD_9_25 California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and 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, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis; candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some duties. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
Locations mentioned: San Diego, Encinitas, CA and related roles may be listed above; openings such as SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, and Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Western Offices) may be present.
Note: This posting includes several roles and duties with references to other positions and job variants; only the stated responsibilities and qualifications above apply to this specific Associate General Counsel – Litigation role on the Practice Protection Team.
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