Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transactions & Governance (Chicago)

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 we're 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.KPMG is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transactions and Governance to join our Office of General Counsels Corporate Legal Group.Responsibilities:Support the groups corporate governance responsibilities, including subsidiary and affiliated entity as well as KPMG network governance mattersAdvise on and execute a broad range of corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including financing matters, minority investments, cross-border KPMG network initiatives, KPMG US structural matters, joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, including drafting and reviewing all related agreements and documentsConduct and oversee due diligence in strategic transactionsPartner with other stakeholders throughout the firm (such as, other legal teams, corporate development, risk management, tax, finance and accounting, privacy, compliance, information security, technology and more)Oversee and coordinate relevant legal matters handled by outside counselQualifications:Minimum seven years of recent general corporate experience with a leading law firm and/or with a sizable in-house legal department; experience with public accounting firms or other professional services firms is preferredJD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which their office is locatedAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentClient-service orientation with the ability to create effective internal and external working relationshipsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations with the highest ethical standardsKPMG LLP and its 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.Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
California Salary Range: $251750 - $569250
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.