Managing Director and Associate General Counsel, Head of Corporate Transactions & Governance

KPMG is currently seeking a Managing Director and Associate General Counsel to join its Office of General Counsel (OGC) - Corporate Legal as the Head of Corporate Transactions and Governance. Responsibilities: Lead the Corporate Transactions and Governance subgroup; oversee the legal strategy and advice across M&A, strategic alliances, corporate governance, network governance and documentation and financing transactions and develop/support talent in the subgroup Act as a firm-wide, high-impact advisor on matters of significant importance, working directly with functional and firm leaders on issues with major operational implications Lead and negotiate complex transactions and relationships including acquisitions, cross-functional and cross-border network initiatives and non-standard alliance agreements while maintaining deep familiarity with the firm's partnership agreement, bylaws, network governance and organizational structure (subsidiaries and affiliates) Collaborate with Assistant Secretary to KPMG Americas on corporate governance responsibilities, legal advice and engagement with firm leadership Qualifications: Minimum 14 years of recent experience in a well-regarded law firm 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 Subject‑matter expertise in M&A, partnership law and corporate governance, with working knowledge of financing transaction documentation and corporate law matters generally 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 across functions and geographies 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr KPMG Careers