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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 support 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, regulatory investigations or inquiries, or responding to subpoenas or other legal process where the Firm is not a party. Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations and provide legal advice to the Firm and its leaders on issues arising in those proceedings and investigations. Develop, implement and manage strategies 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 the highest 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 law firms, in-house, 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 in the U.S., including the state of office. Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines; strategic thinking and the highest ethical standards, integrity and credibility. 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, client-service orientation and ability to build cross-functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. KPMG complies with all applicable laws regarding recruitment and hiring. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls or agencies please. Los Angeles County and California Fair Chance Act provisions may apply.
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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 support 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, regulatory investigations or inquiries, or responding to subpoenas or other legal process where the Firm is not a party. Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations and provide legal advice to the Firm and its leaders on issues arising in those proceedings and investigations. Develop, implement and manage strategies 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 the highest 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 law firms, in-house, 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 in the U.S., including the state of office. Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines; strategic thinking and the highest ethical standards, integrity and credibility. 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, client-service orientation and ability to build cross-functional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. KPMG complies with all applicable laws regarding recruitment and hiring. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls or agencies please. Los Angeles County and California Fair Chance Act provisions may apply.
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