Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Associate General Counsel-Litigation
Department: Office of General Counsel
Company: KPMG LLP

Experience: Minimum 18 years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department
Career Level: Experienced

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal counsel on civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, and regulatory investigations
- Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations
- Develop strategies to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations and achieve successful resolutions
- Supervise outside counsel and collaborate with other members of the Office of General Counsel
- Report to and consult with higher management on litigation and regulatory matters
- Assist in financial projections for supervised matters

Qualifications:

- JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the .
- Experience in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions preferred
- Knowledge of Division of Enforcement of SEC or PCAOB or similar regulatory/law enforcement agency a plus
- Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple litigations and projects simultaneously
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Client-service oriented with the ability to build strong relationships and work within cross-functional teams
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Salary Range:

- California: $331,000 - $737,000
- Other cities: Follow link for salary ranges by city

Benefits:

- Comprehensive medical and dental plans
- Vision coverage, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Personal Time Off per fiscal year
- Firmwide breaks around year-end and July 4th holiday
- Personal well-being benefits to support mental health

KPMG LLP, the . member firm of KPMG International, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The firm is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer, complying 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 applicable laws.

KPMG LLP follows a rolling recruitment process and encourages candidates to apply as soon as possible for any roles that are of interest to them and for which they are qualified.

COVID-19 Policy:

- KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 to enter offices, client sites, or events, unless mandated by law.
- Clients may require proof of vaccination or testing in some circumstances.

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Comprehensive, competitive benefits package, Medical and dental plans, Vision coverage, Disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, Personal well-being benefits, Personal Time Off, Holidays, Pay transparency, Affirmative action, Equal opportunity

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Legal counsel, Civil litigation, Regulatory investigations, Financial projections, Strategic thinking, Ethical standards, Analytical skills, Writing skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Client counseling, Oral advocacy, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Compensation, Benefits, Medical plans, Dental plans, Vision coverage, Disability insurance, Life insurance, 401(k) plans, Personal well-being, Mental health, Personal Time Off, Holidays, Pay transparency, Affirmative action, Equal opportunity, Recruitment, Hiring, COVID-19 vaccination, Testing

JD or LLM from an accredited law school

Apply online through the KPMG US Careers site

Qualification and Experience JD or LLM from an accredited law school, Licensed to practice law in the U.S., Minimum 18 years of experience in law firms or in-house legal departments, Experience in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions, Experience in SEC or PCAOB enforcement or similar regulatory/law enforcement agency, Strategic thinking and ethical standards, Excellent analytical, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills, Client-service orientation, Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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