Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Executive Director - Business Support Services

H1: Join KPMG as an Executive Director in our Office of General Counsel, providing legal support for litigation and regulatory matters on the Practice Protection Team.

H2: Responsibilities include providing counsel on civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and third-party subpoenas, defending the firm in legal proceedings, and collaborating with outside counsel and other members of the OGC.

KPMG, a top-ranked company to work for, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to join their Office of General Counsel (OGC) as an Associate General Counsel. This role will provide legal support for the Litigation group, specifically on the Practice Protection Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department, with a strong background in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company that is known for its inclusive culture, individual development, and commitment to community support. As an Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and provide strategic counsel to the firm and its leaders. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations, managing outside counsel, and collaborating with other members of the OGC. You will also report to and consult with the Vice Chair for Legal, Regulatory & Compliance/General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation on issues arising in litigation and regulatory matters.

To be considered for this role, you must have a JD or LLM from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the . Experience serving within the Division of Enforcement of the SEC or PCAOB is a plus. The ideal candidate will also have excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong client-service orientation and a commitment to driving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

KPMG offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and 401(k) plans. The firm also offers personal time off and firmwide breaks throughout the year. For more information on the firm's benefits, visit the KPMG US Careers site.

If you are an experienced legal professional looking to join a top-ranked company and make a difference in the field of litigation and regulatory matters, apply for the Executive Director position at KPMG today.

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Comprehensive benefits package, Medical and dental plans, Vision coverage, Disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, Personal well-being benefits, Time off, Holidays

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Legal counsel, Litigation defense, Regulatory investigations, Financial projections, Strategic thinking, Analytical, Writing, Interpersonal, Communication, Client counseling, Oral advocacy, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Benefits administration, Medical and dental plans, Vision coverage, Disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, Personal well-being, Mental health, Time off, Holidays, Pay transparency, Affirmative action, Equal opportunity, Recruitment, Hiring, Vaccination, COVID-19 testing

JD or LLM from accredited law school

Apply through KPMG's website

Qualification and Experience JD or LLM from accredited law school, 18+ years experience in law firm or in-house legal department, Admission to state bar, Experience with SEC or PCAOB, Ability to manage multiple cases and projects, High ethical standards, Excellent communication and collaboration skills, Client-service orientation, Commitment to diversity and inclusion

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