Assistant General Counsel- Senior Manager
KPMG
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Advise on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
- Support strategic transactions including M&A, business set-ups, reorganizations, new service offerings, financings and other transformative initiatives.
- Manage the legal due diligence process and deliver strategic advice and superior problem solving for complex legal issues.
- Review and advise on new services and solutions including the KPMG governance process and specialized legal and regulatory issues.
- Draft and review policies and advise on compliance.
- Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions and ensure work is done on a cost-effective and efficient basis.
- Balance the need to deliver practical and business-focused advice while managing KDN's risk appetite and compliance obligations.
- Make presentations and write articles on important legal topics.
- Mentor and support junior members of the KDN OGC and wider KDN team.
- Develop collaborative relationships across KDN and the KPMG network of member firms
- Juris Doctorate (JD) or an equivalent degree with an active license to practice law in the United Kingdom or Ontario (or in receipt of necessary waivers while seeking qualification on a timely basis).
- Experienced lawyer with at least 7 years of post-call experience with significant time spent at a major law firm ('Big 4' accounting firm and other relevant in-house experience is desirable as an add-on).
- Expert level legal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead complex corporate transactions and other sophisticated matters.
- An advanced risk management and strategic mindset with the ability to quickly spot issues and recommend mitigation options that enable the business to meet our objectives without taking on unacceptable risks.
- Expertise negotiating, drafting and reviewing transaction and commercial agreements and advising on laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Able to work independently and manage complex files while also collaborating with business teams and other OGC team members.
- Balances the needs and demands of a fast growing global business with legal and compliance risk management.
- Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment working with many different global stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- is a highly motivated self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision while understanding when to escalate issues within the OGC
- has a demonstrably strong track record of company secretarial and corporate governance experience, including coverage of the stated Role Responsibilities
- has an excellent working knowledge and sound grasp of corporate governance and legal requirements applicable to organisations such as KDN
- is highly organised, including coordination of multiple deadlines and priority management
- possesses excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to work with people at all levels of the organisation
- acts with integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
- is detail oriented with an ability to quickly identify and concisely articulate solutions to maintain compliance and meet deadlines
- has experience managing a high-intensity and complex workload, spanning multiple time zones and legislative frameworks
- is fluent in English (both written and spoken)
- has a diplomatic approach to work and the confidence to provide support to high-profile personnel, including board members
- has all appropriate licenses and designations, including those mandated by relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. Solicitors Regulation Authority, Chartered Governance Institute, etc.)
- has prior experience of working within an in-house environment (i.e. working for and advising the organisation itself, not its clients)
- has a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Edge, OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint
- has experience of and is comfortable with a primarily remote working environment (i.e. calls / meetings via Teams and communication with a bias towards e-mails and online messaging)
- Champion inclusion: Contributes to an environment in which all people feel like they belong
- Drive quality: Delivers high-quality output and provides exceptional service that adds value and exceeds expectations
- Act ethically and responsibly: Takes personal responsibility for fostering an ethical environment and encourages others to do the same
- Apply a strategic perspective: Uses diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues
- Make sound decisions: Exercises sound ethical and business judgment when making decisions
- Foster innovation: Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value
- Demonstrate self-awareness: Focuses on self-development and continuous learning, using insight to build capability and confidence
- Build collaborative relationships: Connects with individuals, teams and organisations to build lasting, collaborative relationships that enable growth
- Develop and motivate others: Engages teams, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results