Associate General Counsel-Litigation

Overview

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KPMGs Office of General Counsel (OGC) is currently seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal support for the Firms Litigation group, specifically on the Practice Protection 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 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

Compensation and Benefits

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California Salary Range : $331000 - $737000

Equal Opportunity

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