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Associate General Counsel-Litigation
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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, or in regulatory investigations or inquiries, or responding to subpoenas or other legal processes where the Firm is not a party to the proceeding.
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 and bring them to a successful and cost-effective resolution.
Supervise and collaborate 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 senior legal leadership 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 a 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 where the office is located.
Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with high-quality deliverables; strong strategic thinking and high 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 the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
Equal Opportunity 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, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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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, or in regulatory investigations or inquiries, or responding to subpoenas or other legal processes where the Firm is not a party to the proceeding.
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 and bring them to a successful and cost-effective resolution.
Supervise and collaborate 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 senior legal leadership 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 a 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 where the office is located.
Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with high-quality deliverables; strong strategic thinking and high 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 the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
Equal Opportunity 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, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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