Associate General Counsel - Litigation

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.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. It’s enabled by a culture that encourages development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. We’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you’re passionate about your future, join our team. Overview KPMG is currently seeking an Associate General Counsel within the Firms Litigation & Investigations Group supporting the Practice Protection Team. Responsibilities Provide counsel on actual and threatened civil litigation where the Firm is a party, 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 collaborate with outside counsel and other members of OGC to deliver the highest 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 the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or a similar regulatory or law enforcement agency JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which their office is located Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with consistently high-quality deliverables and results; strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations and the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character 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; 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 LLP and its affiliates comply with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on factors such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, degrees and market considerations. KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k), and other well-being benefits. Details are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. No phone calls or agencies, please. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function General Business Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KPMG US by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-24