Associate General Counsel - Litigation

OverviewJoin to apply for the Associate General Counsel - Litigation role at KPMG USKPMG is known for being a great place to work and build a career, providing audit, tax and advisory services. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients and a culture that encourages individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate General Counsel within the Firms Litigation & Investigations Group supporting the Practice Protection Team.ResponsibilitiesProvide counsel on actual and threatened civil litigation where the Firm is a party, the subject of regulatory or 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 investigations; 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 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.QualificationsMinimum of fifteen years of experience working on complex civil litigations and regulatory investigations involving accounting firms in well-regarded law firms, in-house legal departments or at the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ or 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 where the office is located.Ability to manage multiple litigations, investigations and projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines with high-quality deliverables; strong 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 work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on legal and business matters.KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We comply 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 law. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is of interest to them.Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08