Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

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- KPMG is Seeking an Experienced Associate General Counsel for Litigation Support
- Join a Top-Ranked Company and Build Your Career at KPMG
- Be Part of a Culture that Encourages Individual Development and Inclusivity at KPMG
- Represent KPMG and Its Professionals in Complex Civil Litigation and Regulatory Investigations
- Work with a Highly Collaborative Team and Top-Quality Outside Counsel at KPMG
- Report to and Consult with Senior Leadership on Legal Matters at KPMG
- Bring Your Strategic Thinking and Ethical Standards to KPMG's Litigation Group
- KPMG Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package to Support Your Well-Being
- Apply Now and Join the KPMG Team on a Rolling Basis

KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, is currently seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join their Office of General Counsel (OGC) in the Litigation group. This is an exciting opportunity to provide legal support to the Practice Protection Team and work with a highly collaborative and inclusive team at KPMG.

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 successfully resolve litigation claims and regulatory investigations
- Supervise and work collaboratively with outside counsel and other members of OGC
- Report to and consult with senior leadership on legal matters
- Assist in financial projections for supervised matters

Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department
- Experience with complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the .
- Experience with SEC, PCAOB, or other regulatory agencies a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines 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 at the group, enterprise, or community level

KPMG offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with options designed to support your well-being and lifestyle. Eligible benefits include medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits. The firm also offers Personal Time Off and holidays throughout the year. For more information on benefits, visit the KPMG US Careers site.

KPMG complies with all local and state regulations regarding salary ranges, which can be found on the KPMG US Careers site. The salary range for this position is $331,000 - $737,000 in California. The salary offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, and market considerations.

KPMG is proud to be an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. The firm complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring, and all qualified applicants will be 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. Visit the KPMG US Careers site for more information on the firm's compliance with recruitment and hiring laws.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The firm does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19, except when mandated by law or client requirements. Join the KPMG team and advance your legal career today.

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Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits.

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Legal Counsel, Civil Litigation, Regulatory Investigations, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards, Analytical, Writing, Interpersonal, Communication, Client Counseling, Oral Advocacy, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Benefits Administration, Project Management

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

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously through the KPMG US Careers website.

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 18 years of experience in law firms or in-house legal departments, JD or LLM from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in the U.S., experience in accounting or financial institutions a plus, ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines, strong communication and collaboration skills, commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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