Associate General Counsel – Advisory Counseling

About the role

KPMG is seeking an Associate General Counsel – Advisory Counseling to join the Legal, Risk Management and Compliance team. The role serves as primary counsel 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.

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
• Advise 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 (no sponsorship 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)

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options for individual, family, and lifestyle needs
• Total Rewards Package includes 401(k) and medical; may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being, and Personal Time Off
• Annual calendar of observed holidays (varies by job classification and entity affiliation)
• Benefits eligibility based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service