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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, regulatory investigations or inquiries, and 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, advising the Firm and its leaders on issues arising in those proceedings. Develop, implement and manage strategies and tactics 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 working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in well‑regarded law firm(s), in‑house legal department 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 in which 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 the highest 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 the ability to build strong business partnerships; client‑service orientation with the ability to work cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. KPMG complies with all applicable laws regarding salary disclosure. Salary ranges are provided where required by location. The Firm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of well‑being benefits. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit on a rolling basis, and qualified applicants are considered 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 applicable laws. No phone calls or agencies please. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above, and the firm may consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
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Provide counsel on actual and threatened civil litigation where the Firm is a party, regulatory investigations or inquiries, and 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, advising the Firm and its leaders on issues arising in those proceedings. Develop, implement and manage strategies and tactics 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 working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in well‑regarded law firm(s), in‑house legal department 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 in which 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 the highest 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 the ability to build strong business partnerships; client‑service orientation with the ability to work cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters. KPMG complies with all applicable laws regarding salary disclosure. Salary ranges are provided where required by location. The Firm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of well‑being benefits. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit on a rolling basis, and qualified applicants are considered 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 applicable laws. No phone calls or agencies please. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above, and the firm may consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
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