Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

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

KPMG's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced Executive Director and Associate General Counsel to join our Litigation group. This role will provide legal support and counsel on civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and other legal matters for the Firm. 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 .

Responsibilities:
- Provide counsel on civil litigation, including cases where the Firm is a party or subject to third-party subpoenas
- Represent KPMG and its professionals in legal proceedings and provide advice to the Firm's leaders
- Develop and implement strategies to successfully defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations
- Supervise outside counsel and collaborate with other members of OGC to ensure high-quality legal representation for the Firm
- Report to and consult with senior leadership on legal issues related to litigation and regulatory matters
- Assist in financial projections for supervised matters

Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Experience with complex civil litigation and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions is a plus
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in the .
- Experience with the SEC or PCAOB is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple litigations and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills and a client-service orientation
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Salary Range: $331,000 - $737,000 (based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, and market considerations)

Benefits:
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Personal Time Off and firmwide breaks
- Mental health support and well-being 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 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.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis and encourages candidates to apply as soon as possible to any roles for which they are qualified and interested.

COVID-19 Policy:
- KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 to enter KPMG offices, client sites, or events.
- Clients may require proof of vaccination or testing in certain circumstances.

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Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, personal well-being benefits, mental health support, paid time off, and holiday breaks

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Legal Counsel, Civil Litigation, Regulatory Investigations, Financial Projections, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Standards, Interpersonal Communication, Collaboration, Client Service, Diversity & Inclusion, Project Management, Market Considerations, Benefits Package, Personal Well-being, Mental Health Support, Pay Transparency, Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Recruitment & Hiring Laws, COVID-19 Policies

JD or LLM from an accredited law school

Interested candidates should apply through the KPMG US Careers site and submit their application as soon as possible.

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

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