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Assistant General Counsel, KPMG Delivery NetworkKPMG • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Assistant General Counsel, KPMG Delivery Network

Assistant General Counsel, KPMG Delivery Network

KPMG • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability Together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner.

The KDN Office of General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for managing the organization's global legal and regulatory risk and supporting our business functions and other corporate services in delivering on our commitments as an accelerator to KPMG's Global Collective Strategy. The OGC is seeking an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who will deliver practical and business-focused legal advice to help us achieve our growth and trust agenda and to work collaboratively with KPMG network firms worldwide. This is a sophisticated generalist role, and the successful candidate will support a variety of corporate, commercial, governance, regulatory and transactional matters.

What you will do
  • Advise on a wide variety of corporate, commercial, governance and regulatory matters as part of a global organization
  • Support our Corporate Development Team with our strategic transactions including M&A, business set-ups, reorganizations and other strategic initiatives
  • Assist with complex corporate governance, including preparation of Board materials, arranging statutory filings, and attending key meetings
  • Draft and review complex commercial agreements such as shared services, technology, procurement, RFPs and engagement
  • Review and advise on new service and solution offerings from a legal risk and Global policy perspective and help with the governance and approval process
  • Ensure business alignment with global policies by advising on legal obligations and remediation strategies in consultation with Office of General Counsel colleagues
  • Manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions cost-effectively and oversee regulatory compliance related to technology, privacy, export, and other matters in commercial agreements
  • Deliver legal training, make presentations, and foster collaborative relationships across KDN and the wider network of KPMG member firms
What you bring to the role
  • Hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) or an equivalent degree with an active license to practice law in the Province of Ontario (or in receipt of necessary waivers while seeking qualification on a timely basis)
  • Possess a minimum of seven years of post-call experience, primarily gained at a major law firm. Additional experience with 'Big 4' accounting firms or in-house legal roles is a plus
  • Demonstrate strong legal expertise, with the ability to lead and support complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory initiatives
  • Expertise negotiating, drafting and reviewing transaction and commercial agreements and advising on laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience advising on corporate governance and mergers & acquisitions/ new business set-ups
  • 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
  • Please note that this role is primarily remote with limited mandatory in-office attendance

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Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
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