Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Associate General Counsel-Litigation at KPMG
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Real Impact

Business Support Services / Experienced / Executive Director

KPMG is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Associate General Counsel to join our Litigation group. In this role, you will provide legal support and counsel on a variety of civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and other legal matters. This is a great opportunity to join a top-ranked company and make a real impact in your career.

At KPMG, we are known for our inclusive culture and commitment to individual development. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by top publications, and our team is passionate about delivering real results for our clients. If you share our passion and drive for excellence, we invite you to join us.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal counsel on civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, regulatory investigations, and other legal matters
- Represent KPMG and its professionals in litigation proceedings and provide legal advice to the firm and its leaders
- Develop and implement strategies to successfully defend litigation and regulatory matters
- Collaborate with outside counsel and other members of the Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- Report to and consult with the Vice Chair for Legal, Regulatory & Compliance/General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation
- 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, licensed to practice law in the .
- Experience with complex civil litigation and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms, professional organizations, or financial institutions is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with high-quality results
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Collaborative and client-service oriented
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Salary Information:

- Salary range: $331,000 - $737,000 in California
- Salary determined based on skills, experience, and market considerations
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k), and personal well-being benefits
- Personal Time Off and firmwide breaks for holidays
- Additional details available on our website

Join Our Team:

- KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer
- We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring
- 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
- No phone calls or agencies, please
- Rolling recruitment process, apply quickly for consideration
- Vaccination and testing not currently required for office, client site, or company events, except where mandated by law or client requirements

KPMG is a top-ranked company with a commitment to diversity, excellence, and making a real impact. Join our team as an Associate General Counsel-Litigation and take your career to the next level. Apply now and make a difference at KPMG.

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Comprehensive, competitive benefits package, Medical and dental plans, Vision coverage, Disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, Personal well-being benefits, Mental health support, Personal Time Off, Holidays

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Legal counsel, Civil litigation, Regulatory investigations, Financial projections, Management, Strategic thinking, Ethical standards, Analytical, Writing, Interpersonal, Communication, Client counseling, Oral advocacy, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Benefits package design, Medical and dental plans, Vision coverage, Disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, Personal well-being benefits, Mental health support, Personal Time Off, Holidays, Pay transparency, Affirmative action, Equal opportunity, Recruitment and hiring compliance, COVID-19 protocols

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

Apply online through KPMG's careers site

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 in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms, similar professional organizations or financial institutions a plus, Experience serving within the Division of Enforcement of either the SEC or PCAOB or a similar regulatory or law enforcement agency directing investigations focusing on accounting or other professional liability issues a plus, but not required

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