Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Business Support Services / Experienced / Executive Director
Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Career Level Requirement: Experienced

Executive Director- Legal Services

Job Summary:

KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, is seeking an experienced Executive Director for our Office of General Counsel (OGC). The Executive Director will join our Litigation group and provide legal support to our Practice Protection Team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal professional to join a dynamic and inclusive culture that values individual development and rewards innovative excellence.

Responsibilities:

- Provide counsel on civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, and regulatory investigations
- Represent KPMG in civil litigation and regulatory proceedings
- Develop and implement strategies to defend litigation claims and investigations
- Supervise outside counsel and collaborate with OGC team members
- Report to and consult with Vice Chair and Deputy General Counsel on legal issues
- Assist in financial projections for legal matters

Qualifications:

- Minimum 18 years of experience in well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department
- JD or LLM from accredited law school and licensed to practice in the US
- Experience in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations
- Knowledge of accounting firms, professional organizations, or financial institutions a plus
- Ability to manage multiple litigations and projects while meeting deadlines
- Strategic thinking, high ethical standards, and strong communication skills
- Client-service orientation and ability to build effective relationships
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Salary Information:

- Salary ranges vary by location and are determined based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, and market considerations
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package available based on eligibility
- Options for medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and 401(k) plans
- Personal Time Off and firmwide breaks provided each year

To view salary ranges by city outside of California, please visit the following link:

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

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in 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 applicable laws. For more information about our compliance with recruitment and hiring laws, please visit the attached link.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis and encourages qualified candidates to apply expeditiously for any roles of interest.

COVID-19 Policy:

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites, or events, unless mandated by law. In some cases, clients may require proof of vaccination or testing.

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Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), personal well-being benefits, personal time off, holidays, and more.

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Legal Counsel, Civil Litigation, Regulatory Investigations, Financial Projections, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards, Integrity, Authenticity, Credibility, Character, Analytical, Writing, Interpersonal, Communication, Client Counseling, Oral Advocacy, Collaboration, Business Partnerships, Client-Service Orientation, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), Personal Well-being, Mental Health, Personal Time Off, Holidays, Recruitment, Hiring, COVID-19 Vaccination.

JD or LLM from an accredited law school.

Interested candidates should apply through the KPMG US Careers website.

Qualification and Experience JD or LLM from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in the U.S., minimum eighteen years of recent experience in well-regarded law firm(s) or in-house legal department, experience defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms, similar professional organizations or financial institutions a plus, ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously, strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations, excellent analytical, writing, interpersonal, communication, client counseling and oral advocacy skills, collaboration skills, client-service orientation, commitment to driving diversity, equity and inclusion.

Legal