KPMG US
Overview
Associate General Counsel-Litigation role at
KPMG US
within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) 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 involved in regulatory investigations, 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 Develop, implement and manage strategies to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations and bring them to a cost-effective resolution Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other members of OGC to deliver high-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 handling complex civil litigation and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firms, in-house legal departments, or at agencies such as the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ; 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; strong strategic thinking, ethical standards, integrity, credibility and character 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 ability to build strong business partnerships and cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters Compensation and Benefits
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges. Salary ranges, when required by jurisdiction, are provided for transparency. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) and a broad well-being benefits program. Details vary by classification, with eligibility-based programs such as Personal Time Off and observed holidays. More details are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Salary and Location Information
California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 Equal Employment Opportunity
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. 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 status. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. No phone calls or agencies please. Notes
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
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Associate General Counsel-Litigation role at
KPMG US
within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) 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 involved in regulatory investigations, 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 Develop, implement and manage strategies to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations and bring them to a cost-effective resolution Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other members of OGC to deliver high-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 handling complex civil litigation and regulatory investigations in well-regarded law firms, in-house legal departments, or at agencies such as the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ; 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; strong strategic thinking, ethical standards, integrity, credibility and character 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 ability to build strong business partnerships and cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters Compensation and Benefits
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges. Salary ranges, when required by jurisdiction, are provided for transparency. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) and a broad well-being benefits program. Details vary by classification, with eligibility-based programs such as Personal Time Off and observed holidays. More details are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Salary and Location Information
California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 Equal Employment Opportunity
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. 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 status. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. No phone calls or agencies please. Notes
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
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