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KPMG US

Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel

KPMG US, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel Join our team to apply as Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel at KPMG US. Known for delivering real results, KPMG offers a supportive culture, inclusive environment, and opportunities for individual development.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a primary OGC contact for leadership of the Audit and Assurance Practice on legal and regulatory matters related to the provision of professional services; advise the other two professional service functions of KPMG (Tax and Advisory) regarding similar matters as needed, including the resolution of potential disputes.

Organize the work of the Practice Advisory Group to support the Audit and Assurance Practice.

Stay current on legal and regulatory developments impacting the audit profession and advise the Audit and Assurance Practice of such developments.

Support the development of comment letters and guidance for Audit and Assurance Practice.

Qualifications:

Minimum of at least 15 years of experience in well‑regarded law firm(s), government agencies, or in‑house legal department; JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state where your office is located.

Deep experience with civil litigation and regulatory investigations relating to the audits of public and private companies and advising and counseling the profession on legal and regulatory matters, including through the provision of training; knowledge of securities laws, rules and regulations, including those that relate to the audit profession.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with consistently high‑quality deliverables and results; strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations and the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character.

Demonstrated collaboration skills, including building strong business partnerships and working within cross‑functional teams; client‑service orientation with the ability to create effective working relationships cross‑functionally.

Leadership skills and ability to navigate ambiguity and influence stakeholders; high emotional intelligence to manage relationships across the team and the broader organization, resolve conflicts, manage change and understand the needs and motivations of both senior leaders and team members.

Proactive in identifying potential challenges, opportunities for enhancement and innovation, including by leveraging technology.

Salary: California Salary Range: $402,000 - $880,000.

Benefits: Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. KPMG offers Personal Time Off per fiscal year and observes standard holidays and annual breaks.

Equal Employment Opportunity: KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to protected categories.

For more information on salary ranges, please visit the KPMG salary transparency site.

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