KPMG
<div class="isg-job-description-header”>Job Description
At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you’re launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.
KPMG is currently seeking a Director, KPMG law Staffing to join our practice
Responsibilities:
- Embrace a client-facing role working with both US and Global teams to drive opportunities as well as efficiencies and continuously improve engagement delivery; develop and maintain relationships with external clients, vendors, KPMG tax and advisory professionals, KPMG foreign law firms and other stakeholders
- Manage the delivery of large scale multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional projects along with supporting the development of adjacent service offerings to existing KPMG tax and advisory practices
- Collaborate with diverse teams of professionals at various levels of experience in different subject matter areas and from different geographies, including teams from KPMG’s international member firms
- Leverage KPMG technologies and contribute legal knowledge and experience to the development of new technologies focused on drafting, reviewing, analyzing, and advising clients on commercial and corporate law documents at scale; monitor developments in the legal and regulatory environment to ensure contracts remain compliant
- Support legal managed services engagements which may include high volume contract review and / or contract data extraction; contract lifecycle management (all or some processes); claims support and management; provide legal guidance to internal and external stakeholders in relation to technology and managed services contracts; and contribution of knowledge to legal drafting and negotiation playbooks
- Seek opportunities to contribute to broader legal community; mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing
Qualifications:
- Minimum eight years of recent experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing general commercial law contractual agreements and corporate law documents; additional specialized experience in certain areas such as regulatory law, government contracting, employment law, financing / banking, and insurance is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; licensed Juris Doctorate or LLM degree from an accredited college/university (active bar license)
- Self-starter with a growth mindset and the ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage assignments in a team environment with proven ability to lead legal projects efficiently from initiation to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables align with client objectives
- Strong substantive understanding of general commercial contracts and agreements and the key clauses typically found in these agreements, for example, limitation of liability, indemnification, warranties, termination, and more
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance and transactional matters, with familiarity in key provisions commonly found in corporate agreements such as shareholder rights, board resolutions, fiduciary duties, voting thresholds, change of control, and confidentiality
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills and a willingness to adopt new technologies such as AI and their Application to various legal services use cases
- Ability to develop and deepen client relationships while working with both U.S. and non-U.S. KPMG teams to bring the right services to new and existing clients; demonstrated experience in sales and business development
- Adept at integrating diverse viewpoints across teams and multiple stakeholders to drive collaborative, inclusive, and high-quality outcomes; demonstrate exceptional clarity and impact in communication-translating complex ideas into actionable insights that drive performance, foster collaboration, and reinforce KPMG’s high-performance culture
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M332J_2_26
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable 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 federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG’s compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable 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 federal, state or local laws. The attached link “https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? ”contains further information regarding the firm’s compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
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