Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Executive Director - Business Support Services

KPMG is currently seeking an experienced Executive Director to join our Office of General Counsel (OGC) team as an Associate General Counsel-Litigation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide legal support in the areas of civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and other legal matters for the firm. As a member of our OGC team, you will have the chance to work with a diverse group of professionals and contribute to the success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal counsel on civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, regulatory investigations, and other legal matters for the firm
- Represent KPMG and its professionals in litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations
- Develop and implement strategies to successfully defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations
- Collaborate with outside counsel and other members of the OGC team to deliver high-quality legal representation
- Report to and consult with senior leaders within the OGC team on 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 licensed to practice law in the .
- Experience in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions preferred
- Ability to manage multiple litigations and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with high-quality results
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to build strong partnerships
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the group, enterprise, industry, or community level

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

KPMG is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits to support mental health. We also offer Personal Time Off and firmwide breaks throughout the year. For more details, please visit our KPMG US Careers site.

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. For more information, please refer to the attached link.

We encourage candidates to apply expeditiously for any role(s) they are qualified for and interested in, as we recruit on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled. KPMG does not currently require vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests for employees or partners, except when mandated by law or requested by clients.

H1: Join KPMG's OGC Team as an Associate General Counsel-Litigation
H2: Experienced Executive Director Opportunity with KPMG's OGC Team

Bullet points:
- KPMG is a top-ranked company to work for, consistently recognized by publications such as Fortune Magazine and Working Mother Magazine.
- The Office of General Counsel (OGC) at KPMG is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join their Litigation group.
- This role will involve providing legal support for civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, regulatory investigations, and other legal matters.
- The successful candidate will have at least 18 years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department.
- A JD or LLM from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in the . are required.
- Experience in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions is preferred.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, as well as strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential for this role.
- Collaboration and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are highly valued at KPMG.
- The salary range for this position is $331,000 - $737,000, based on relevant factors such as skills, experience, and market considerations.
- 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.
- Employees also receive Personal Time Off and firmwide breaks throughout the year.
- KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.
- The company encourages candidates to apply for roles they are qualified for and interested in as they recruit on a rolling basis.
- Vaccination and negative COVID-19 tests are not currently required for employees or partners, except when mandated by law or requested by clients.

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Medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, personal well-being benefits, personal time off, holidays.

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Legal advice, civil litigation, regulatory investigations, financial projections, strategic thinking, analytical skills, writing skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, client service orientation, collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, mental health support, medical/dental/vision coverage, disability/life insurance, 401(k) plans, personal time off, holidays, pay transparency, compensation, benefits package, affirmative action, equal opportunity, recruitment, hiring, federal/state/local laws, COVID-19 policies.

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

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Qualification and Experience JD or LLM from an accredited law school, minimum 18 years of experience in a well-regarded law firm or in-house legal department, admission to practice law in the U.S., experience in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms or financial institutions, experience in the Division of Enforcement of the SEC or PCAOB or similar regulatory/law enforcement agency, ability to manage multiple litigations/investigations/projects, strategic thinking, ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, character.

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