Assistant General Counsel, Contracting & Technology

KPMG

$265K — $357K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum eight years of recent law practice, emphasizing technology transactions and data privacy
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice with a preferred CIPP certification
  • Strong interpersonal skills to convey technical legal concepts clearly
  • Ability to handle a high volume of transactions and lead projects effectively

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted legal advisor drafting and negotiating technology transactions
  • Lead legal negotiations for complex vendor and client agreements
  • Align specialized terms for AI technologies and generative AI models
  • Structure Data Processing Agreements and security addenda
  • Stay updated on evolving data privacy and AI laws

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans
  • Vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) plans
  • Personal Time Off and holiday breaks
  • Robust personal well-being benefits
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Assistant General Counsel, Contracting and Technology to join our Office of General Counsel organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Reporting to the Head of the Technology and IP group this individual will serve as a trusted legal advisor, drafting and negotiating complex technology transactions and leading contract discussion related to data privacy and information security, counseling product development teams and discussing privacy terms with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Draft and negotiate complex agreements; lead legal negotiations for complex, high-value client-facing and vendor-facing technology agreements, including artificial intelligence, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), licensing and professional services agreements
  • Establish and align specialized terms, end-user agreements and vendor contracts for AI-related technologies, generative AI models and data reuse
  • Structure and execute sophisticated Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and information security addenda (ISAs); collaboratively review technical security exhibits with cybersecurity and IT professionals to ensure alignment with enterprise standards
  • Stay abreast of rapidly evolving federal, state and international data privacy and AI laws (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, EU AI Act and emerging US state laws)

Qualifications:
  • Minimum eight years of recent law practice, with a strong focus on technology transactions, intellectual property and data privacy; combination of top-tier law firm training and in-house corporate legal department experience is highly preferred
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice law and in good standing; Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM) designation is highly desirable
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate highly technical legal concepts (such as model training, data rights, encryption) into plain language for executives and non-legal partners
  • Proven ability to manage a heavy volume of transactions independently, prioritize tasks effectively and lead cross-functional projects

For this current opening, our target hiring salary range is $265000 to $357000 based on the immediate requirements and scope of the role. The current full market salary range for this job level is disclosed below. This broader range represents potential future income growth available over the course of a career in this position. Potential income growth is determined based on relevant factors such as skills, performance, job responsibilities, experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.

KPMG 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:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M901SD_9_26

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