Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Associate General Counsel-Litigation at KPMG
H2: Provide Legal Support in Civil Litigation and Regulatory Investigations

Overview:

- KPMG is a top-ranked company known for its inclusive culture and commitment to individual development.
- The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join their Litigation group.
- This role will specifically focus on the Practice Protection Team, providing legal support in civil litigation and regulatory investigations.
- The position reports to the Vice Chair for Legal, Regulatory & Compliance/General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation.
- KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, with a focus on well-being and work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

- Provide counsel on civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, and regulatory investigations.
- Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations.
- Develop and implement strategies to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations.
- Supervise outside counsel and collaborate with other members of OGC to deliver high-quality legal representation.
- Report to and consult with senior leadership on legal issues.
- Assist in developing financial projections for supervised matters.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 18 years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department.
- 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, professional organizations, or financial institutions preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple litigations and projects simultaneously with strategic thinking and high ethical standards.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated collaboration skills and client-service orientation.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Salary information:

- Salary ranges displayed are in compliance with local/state regulations.
- Offered salary is 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, and 401(k) plans.
- Personal Time Off and holiday breaks provided.
- More information on benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers site.

Application details:

- KPMG recruits on a rolling basis and encourages interested candidates to apply expeditiously.
- KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19, except when mandated by law.
- More information on the firm's compliance with recruitment and hiring laws can be found on the attached link.

Join KPMG's OGC team as an Associate General Counsel-Litigation and make a real impact in the organization's growth and success. Apply now to be a part of a top-ranked company known for its inclusive culture and commitment to individual development.

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Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, mental health support, 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, Integrity, Analytical skills, Writing skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Client counseling, Oral advocacy, Collaboration, Business partnerships, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Mental health support, Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Vision coverage, Disability insurance, Life insurance, 401(k) plans, Personal Time Off, Holidays, Pay transparency, Affirmative action, Equal opportunity, Recruitment, Hiring, COVID-19 protocols, Vaccination requirements.

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

Interested candidates should 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.

Legal