Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel

Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel

Join KPMG US as Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel.

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. is also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

• 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

• 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

California Salary Range: $402,000 – $880,000.

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.

KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. No phone calls or agencies please.