Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel for their Office of General Counsel (OGC). This role will focus on providing legal support for the Litigation group, specifically on the Practice Protection Team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of eighteen 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 a license to practice law in the . The ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations, and projects simultaneously, along with excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, are key qualifications for this role. KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits. The salary range for this position is $331,000 - $737,000, with additional details available on the KPMG US Careers site. Affirmative action-equal opportunity employer, KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged 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.


Salary Information:

- Minimum salary: $331,000
- Maximum salary: $737,000
- Additional details available on KPMG US Careers site

Job Title:

- Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Experience Information:

- Minimum eighteen years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school
- License to practice law in the .

Responsibilities:

- Provide counsel on civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, and government investigations
- Represent KPMG in civil litigation and regulatory proceedings
- Develop and implement strategies to defend against litigation and regulatory investigations
- Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel and other members of OGC
- Report to and consult with Vice Chair for Legal, Regulatory & Compliance/General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for Litigation
- Assist in developing financial projections for supervised matters

Qualifications:

- Minimum eighteen years of recent experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school
- License to practice law in the .
- Experience with SEC, PCAOB, or similar regulatory or law enforcement agency a plus
- Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations, and projects simultaneously
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Client-service orientation and collaboration skills

Benefits:

- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- Medical and dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Personal well-being benefits
- Personal Time Off
- Firmwide breaks
- Details available on KPMG US Careers site

Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring
- All qualified applicants are 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 federal, state or local laws

COVID-19 Policy:

- KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19, except when mandated by law
- Clients may require proof of vaccination or testing in some circumstances

Not specified

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package, Medical and dental plans, Vision coverage, Disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, Personal Time Off, Firmwide breaks, Holidays, Pay transparency, Affirmative action-equal opportunity employer, Compliance with federal, state and local laws, Recruitment and hiring laws

Not specified

Legal counsel, Civil litigation, Regulatory investigations, Financial projections, Strategic thinking, Analytical, Writing, Interpersonal, Communication, Client counseling, Oral advocacy, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Market considerations, Personal well-being, Mental health, Job classification, Work hours

JD or LLM from accredited law school

Apply through KPMG's career site

Qualification and Experience JD or LLM from accredited law school, Licensed to practice law in the U.S., Minimum 18 years recent experience in well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department

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