Associate General Counsel, Government Practice Advisory

KPMG

$150K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum thirteen years of recent experience as a practicing attorney, ideally within a law firm, government agency, and/or in-house legal department.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the US.
  • Deep experience in negotiating and advising on government contracts, ideally at the Federal and state/local levels.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of government procurement laws, rules and regulations at the Federal level.
  • Proven experience advising stakeholders and delivering training on legal and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary attorney counseling Government Practices on legal and regulatory matters for government contractors.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise the Government Practice on their implications.
  • Support the Office of Government Contract Compliance and work closely with Government Contracting lawyers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans, vision coverage.
  • Disability and life insurance options.
  • 401(k) plans and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits.
  • Paid Personal Time Off and holiday breaks annually.
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking an Associate General Counsel, Government Advisory to join our KPMG's Office of General Counsel (OGC), Practice Advisory Group.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary attorney counseling KPMG's Federal, State and Local Government Practices ("the Government Practice") on legal and regulatory matters applicable to government contractors and the provision of professional services; this could include, among other things, such matters as advising on regulatory requirements, potential disputes and remediation of potential non-compliance and changes in business structure and services; it would not typically include contract negotiation
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise the Government Practice on their implications
  • Support and enable the work of the Office of Government Contract Compliance; work closely with OGCs Government Contracting lawyers

Qualifications:
  • Minimum thirteen years of recent experience as a practicing attorney, ideally within a law firm, government agency, and/or in-house legal department
  • Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the US
  • Deep experience in negotiating and advising on government contracts, ideally at both the Federal and state/local levels; experience litigating disputes regarding government engagements helpful
  • Comprehensive knowledge of government procurement laws, rules and regulations at the Federal level and some knowledge of similar laws in some major state and local jurisdictions; familiarity with cybersecurity requirements applicable to government contractors, including for the Department of War helpful
  • Proven experience advising stakeholders and delivering training on legal and regulatory matters
  • Knowledge of and experience in the professional services industry

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 .

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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.

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