Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel

Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Lead Audit Counsel

KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries. We are driven by delivering real results for our clients and by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities. KPMG has consistently been ranked among the best companies to work for by leading publications.

• 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 the 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 where the 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 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 organization, 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.

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Salary ranges for this role vary by location; for example, in California the salary range is $402,000 – $880,000. For other locations, refer to

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