Assistant General Counsel- Senior Manager 1

at  KPMG

JOB DETAILS

Location: London
Capability: International
Experience Level: Senior Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: International
Contract type: Permanent

THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Juris Doctorate (JD) or an equivalent degree with an active license to practice law in the United Kingdom (or in receipt of necessary waivers while seeking qualification on a timely basis).

• Experienced lawyer with significant time spent at a major law firm (’Big 4’ accounting firm and other relevant in-house experience is desirable as an add-on).

• Expert level legal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead complex legal and regulatory matters.
• An advanced risk management and strategic mindset with the ability to quickly spot issues and recommend mitigation options that enable the business to meet our objectives without taking on unacceptable risks.
• Expertise negotiating, drafting and reviewing transaction and commercial agreements and advising on laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Able to work independently and manage complex files while also collaborating with business teams and other OGC team members.
• Balances the needs and demands of a fast growing global business with legal and compliance risk management.
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment working with many different global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

The KDN Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for managing the organisation’s global legal and regulatory risk. The OGC is expanding by seeking an experienced commercial and/ or regulatory lawyer who will deliver practical and business-focused legal advice to our business and corporate services partners and work collaboratively with other KPMG network firms worldwide. This is a sophisticated generalist role with some regulatory responsibilities.