Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel

Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel Join to apply for the Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel role at KPMG US 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides 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 also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder were consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. Responsibilities Serve as a primary OGC contact for leadership of the Audit and Assurance Practice on legal and regulatory matters relating to the provision of professional services; advise the other two professional service functions of KPMG (Tax and Advisory) regarding similar matters as needed, including the resolution of potential disputes Organize the work of Practice Advisory Group to support the Audit and Assurance Practice Stay current on legal and regulatory developments impacting the audit profession and advise the Audit and Assurance Practice of such developments Support the development of comment letters and guidance for Audit and Assurance Practice Qualifications Minimum of at least 15 years of experience in well-regarded law firm(s), government agencies, or in-house legal department; JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which his/her office is located Deep experience with civil litigation and regulatory investigations relating to the audits of public and private companies and advising and counseling the profession on legal and regulatory matters, including through the provision of training; knowledge of securities laws, rules and regulations, including those that relate to the audit profession also required Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet 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 Demonstrated collaboration skills, including building strong business partnerships and working within cross-functional teams; client-service orientation with the ability to create effective working relationships cross-functionally Leadership skills and ability to navigate ambiguity and influence stakeholders; high emotional intelligence to manage relationships across the team and the broader organizations, resolve conflicts, manage change and understand needs and motivations of both senior leaders and team members Ability to be proactive in identifying potential challenges, opportunities for enhancement and innovation, including by leveraging technology Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Full-time Job Function General Business Benefits and Compensation California Salary Range: $402,000 $880,000 Salary ranges for other locations can be viewed at We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal wellbeing benefits. Personal Time Off and holiday schedules vary by job classification and years of service. Equal Opportunity Employer KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all 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 applicable laws. No phone calls or agencies please. Additional Information KPMG recruits on a rolling basis; candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Los Angeles County applicants: criminal history may impact material job duties. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records under the California Fair Chance Act and related ordinances. Open for a rolling call to applicants interested in this role. We encourage early applications for qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr