Associate General Counsel - Litigation

KPMG is known for being a great place to work and build a career. We provide audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients and is enabled by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. If you’re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. Responsibilities Provide counsel on actual and threatened civil litigation where the Firm is a party, the subject of regulatory or other government investigations or inquiries, or responding to subpoenas or other legal process where the Firm is not a party to the proceeding Represent KPMG and its professionals in civil litigation proceedings and regulatory or other government investigations and provide legal advice to the Firm and its leaders related to issues arising in those proceedings and investigations Develop, implement and manage strategies and tactics to defend litigation claims and regulatory investigations and bring them to a successful and cost‑effective resolution Supervise and work collaboratively with outside counsel and other members of OGC to deliver high‑quality legal representation to the Firm, its professionals and its leaders Report to and consult with the Vice Chair for Legal, Risk Management and Compliance/General Counsel, the National Managing Principal for Legal and Regulatory and the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Investigations on issues arising in litigation and regulatory matters Develop financial projections and ensure cost‑effective management of matters Qualifications Minimum of fifteen years of experience working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms in well‑regarded law firm(s), in‑house legal department or at regulatory bodies such as the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or similar agency JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which the office is located Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time‑sensitive deadlines with consistently high‑quality deliverables; strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations and the highest ethical standards Strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, interpersonal, communication and client counseling skills and C‑Suite presence Demonstrated experience leading teams of legal professionals; experience managing outside counsel is a plus but not required Demonstrated collaboration skills, including building strong business partnerships and a client‑service orientation with the ability to create effective working relationships cross‑functionally, including interfacing with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are 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 federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22