Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Min 18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Business Support Services/Experienced/Executive Director:

- Responsible for providing legal support to KPMG's Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- Specifically focused on the Practice Protection Team within the Litigation group
- Minimum of 18 years of experience in well-regarded law firms or in-house legal departments
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the US
- Experience with defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms, professional organizations, or financial institutions is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple litigations and investigations simultaneously and meet deadlines with high-quality results
- Excellent analytical, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits
- Applicants will be considered 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
- Rolling recruitment process with candidates encouraged to apply expeditiously

Associate General Counsel-Litigation:

- Responsible for providing legal support to KPMG's Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- Specifically focused on the Practice Protection Team within the Litigation group
- Minimum of 18 years of experience in well-regarded law firms or in-house legal departments
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the US
- Experience with defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms, professional organizations, or financial institutions is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple litigations and investigations simultaneously and meet deadlines with high-quality results
- Excellent analytical, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits
- Applicants will be considered 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
- Rolling recruitment process with candidates encouraged to apply expeditiously

KPMG:

- One of the best companies to work for according to Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc., and others
- Provides audit, tax, and advisory services for organizations in important industries
- Culture encourages individual development, embraces inclusivity, rewards innovation, and supports communities
- Offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package for employees, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels
- Rolling recruitment process with candidates encouraged to apply expeditiously

Office of General Counsel (OGC):

- Provides legal support for KPMG
- Responsible for defending the Firm in civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and other legal matters
- Oversees outside counsel and collaborates with other OGC members to deliver high-quality legal representation
- Reports to the Vice Chair for Legal, Regulatory & Compliance/General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation
- Develops strategies and tactics for successful and cost-effective resolution of legal matters
- Provides legal advice to the Firm and its leaders
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal counsel on civil litigation, third-party subpoenas, and regulatory investigations
- Represent KPMG in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory investigations
- Develop and manage strategies for defending litigation claims and regulatory investigations
- Supervise outside counsel and work collaboratively with other OGC members
- Report to and consult with OGC leadership on legal matters
- Assist in developing financial projections for legal matters

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 18 years of experience in law firms or in-house legal departments
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the US
- Experience with defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms, professional organizations, or financial institutions is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple litigations and investigations simultaneously and meet deadlines with high-quality results
- Excellent analytical, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Career Level Requirement:

- Experienced

Salary Information:

- KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges
- Salary range for California: $331,000 - $737,000
- Salary determined based on relevant factors such as skills, job responsibilities, prior experience, degrees/certifications, and market considerations

Benefits:

- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package for eligible employees
- Medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits
- Personal Time Off per fiscal year, with firmwide breaks around year-end and the July 4th holiday
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the organization

Join Our Team:

- Rolling recruitment process with candidates encouraged to apply expeditiously
- Applicants will be considered 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 is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer
- Complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring

COVID-19 Policies:

- KPMG currently does not require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 to enter offices, client sites, or attend KPMG events, unless

Not specified.

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

Not specified.

Legal support, Civil litigation, Regulatory investigations, Legal advice, Financial projections, Management, Strategic thinking, Ethical standards, Integrity, Authenticity, Credibility, Character, Analytical, Writing, Interpersonal, Communication, Client counseling, Oral advocacy, Collaboration, Client-service orientation, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Mental health, Benefits, Recruiting, Hiring, Vaccination, COVID-19 testing.

JD or LLM from an accredited law school.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience JD or LLM from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in the U.S., minimum of 18 years of experience in law firms or in-house legal departments, experience in defending complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations, experience in Division of Enforcement of SEC or PCAOB or similar regulatory or law enforcement agency, ability to manage multiple litigations and projects simultaneously, strategic thinking, excellent communication and collaboration skills, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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