Job description

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate General Counsel – Advisory Counseling to join our Legal, Risk Management and Compliance team. Responsibilities: • Serve as primary counsel in PCG to KPMG’s Advisory function on legal and regulatory matters involving services to commercial entities, including deal advisory and strategy, due diligence, risk consulting, and systems implementation • Advice on regulatory requirements, potential disputes, remediation of noncompliance, bankruptcy matters, and new or modified services, methodologies, products, and business structures • Engage with internal clients, collaborate across teams, and adapt to evolving legal and business needs • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: • Minimum twelve years of recent experience in legal practice within a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house legal department • Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the United States, including in the state where the office is located • Proven experience analyzing complex legal issues and translating legal guidance into practical business strategies within a dynamic, fast-paced environment and growing business • Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience advising senior stakeholders and internal clients • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams with the highest ethical standards • Deep understanding of the professional services industry; knowledge of the accounting profession and applicable professional standards is a plus but not required • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate General Counsel – Advisory Counseling to join our Legal, Risk Management and Compliance team.
Advice on regulatory requirements, potential disputes, remediation of noncompliance, bankruptcy matters, and new or modified services, methodologies, products, and business structures
Engage with internal clients, collaborate across teams, and adapt to evolving legal and business needs
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Minimum twelve years of recent experience in legal practice within a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house legal department
Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the United States, including in the state where the office is located
Proven experience analyzing complex legal issues and translating legal guidance into practical business strategies within a dynamic, fast-paced environment and growing business
Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience advising senior stakeholders and internal clients
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams with the highest ethical standards

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Deep understanding of the professional services industry; knowledge of the accounting profession and applicable professional standards is a plus but not required

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