Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Executive Director - Business Support Services

KPMG is seeking an experienced Executive Director to join our Office of General Counsel (OGC) as an Associate General Counsel on the Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to provide legal support and counsel on civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, regulatory investigations, and more. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 18 years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department, with a JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensure to practice law in the .

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 and implement strategies to defend litigation claims and bring them to a successful resolution
- Supervise and work collaboratively with outside counsel and other members of OGC
- Report to and consult with senior leadership on legal issues arising in litigation and regulatory matters
- Assist in developing financial projections for supervised matters

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 and licensure to practice law in the .
- Experience with complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations in the accounting or financial industries is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple litigations and projects simultaneously with high-quality results
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to build partnerships across departments and with external stakeholders
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels

Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 (California)

KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits to support mental health. Personal Time Off is provided based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, and additional holidays are observed firmwide. Visit our website for more information on our benefits.

KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 law.

This role is open on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. KPMG does not currently require employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 to enter offices or client sites, except where mandated by law.

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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

Not specified

Legal Counseling, Civil Litigation, Regulatory Investigations, Financial Projections, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards, Integrity, Authenticity, Collaboration, Client Service Orientation, Diversity and Inclusion, Oral and Written Advocacy, Business Partnerships, Time Management, Organizational Skills

JD or LLM from an accredited law school

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

Qualification and Experience JD or LLM from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in the U.S., minimum of 18 years of experience in law firms or in-house legal departments, experience with defending complex litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions, experience with the SEC or PCAOB a plus

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