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KPMG US . KPMGs 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, the subject 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 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 the highest 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 firm(s), in-house legal department or at the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or a similar regulatory or law enforcement agency; experience involving accounting and auditing issues is strongly preferred JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which 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 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 and client-service orientation with the ability to interface cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters Compensation and Benefits
KPMG complies with applicable salary and benefits regulations. Salary ranges are posted where required and may vary by location. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), and personal well-being benefits. Benefits vary by eligibility, job classification, and years of service. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of plans and programs. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Equal Employment 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. No phone calls or agencies please. Additional Information
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Los Angeles County applicants: certain fair chance laws apply as described in the posting.
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Associate General Counsel-Litigation
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KPMG US . KPMGs 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, the subject 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 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 the highest 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 firm(s), in-house legal department or at the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or a similar regulatory or law enforcement agency; experience involving accounting and auditing issues is strongly preferred JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which 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 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 and client-service orientation with the ability to interface cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters Compensation and Benefits
KPMG complies with applicable salary and benefits regulations. Salary ranges are posted where required and may vary by location. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), and personal well-being benefits. Benefits vary by eligibility, job classification, and years of service. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of plans and programs. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Equal Employment 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. No phone calls or agencies please. Additional Information
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Los Angeles County applicants: certain fair chance laws apply as described in the posting.
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