Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Executive Director of Business Support Services

H1: Join KPMG's Team as an Experienced Executive Director in Business Support Services

H2: Provide Legal Support as an Associate General Counsel for Litigation at KPMG

KPMG is seeking an experienced Executive Director to join their team as an Associate General Counsel for Litigation. With a reputation for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG offers audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations in various industries. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and collaborate with a team of talented professionals.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal counsel for civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, and government investigations
- Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation and regulatory proceedings
- Develop and implement strategies to successfully defend litigation claims and investigations
- Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other members of the Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- Report to and consult with senior leadership on legal issues
- Assist in financial projections for cases

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 18 years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school, with a license to practice law in the .
- Experience with complex civil litigation and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions preferred
- Ability to manage multiple cases and projects, think strategically, and maintain ethical standards
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and client-service skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Salary Information:

- California Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 (based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, and market considerations)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits

KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. They value diversity and inclusion in their workforce and provide a comprehensive benefits package to support their employees' well-being.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for any roles that interest 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 their offices, client sites, or events.
- In some cases, clients may require proof of vaccination or testing.

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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

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Legal support, Civil litigation, Regulatory investigations, Legal advice, Financial projections, Strategic thinking, Analytical skills, Writing skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Client counseling, Oral advocacy, Collaboration, Client-service orientation, Diversity and inclusion, Driving diversity, Equity and inclusion, Mental health support, Personal time off, Holidays, Pay transparency, Compensation, Benefits, Affirmative action, Equal opportunity, Recruitment, Hiring, COVID-19 protocols, Vaccination

JD or LLM from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in the U.S.

Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified and interested.

Qualification and Experience JD or LLM from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in the U.S., minimum eighteen years of recent experience in well-regarded law firm(s) or in-house legal department, experience defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions, experience within the Division of Enforcement of either the SEC or PCAOB or a similar regulatory or law enforcement agency directing investigations focusing on accounting or other professional liability issues a plus

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