Assistant General Counsel, KDN Office of the General Counsel

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to provide business-focused legal advice and support complex commercial contracting. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in legal processes, making it essential for candidates to possess strong legal skills and risk management expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of post-call experience, preferably at a major law firm.
• Expertise in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advise on compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Legal Skills

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause : turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The KDN Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for managing the organization’s global legal and regulatory risk. The OGC is expanding by seeking an experienced commercial lawyer who will deliver practical and business-focused legal advice to our business and corporate services partners and work collaboratively with other KPMG network firms worldwide. This role will support our global business functions and corporate services on complex commercial contracting and related matters.

What you will do

• Provide comprehensive legal support to key stakeholders, including Procurement, Technology and Solutions teams, in the drafting and negotiation of agreements (with and without precedent) including cloud, SaaS, Services Agreements, terms of use, NDAs, data processing addendums, etc.
• Provide pragmatic advice on contractual obligations, rights, and liabilities presented to / proposed by business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and compliance with KDN and KPMG objectives, including advice on remediation strategies in consultation with OGC colleagues where necessary
• Work closely with Procurement, Technology, Solutions and other business teams to maintain and develop contracting FAQs, templates, playbooks and decision-trees / flow-diagrams to help drive efficiencies on contracting processes and considerations- Collaborate with business stakeholders across KDN to develop and maintain contract databases, including identification of suitable prompts for contracting events requiring further activities and OGC consultation (e.g., change of control, renewals and expiration)
• Advise on and support the management of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including contract amendments and execution processes, as well as advising on ancillary transactional documents (e.g., RFP Materials, Vendor and Customer Forms, etc.) - Comfort reviewing and analyzing applicable regulations (e.g., technology, privacy, export, security, AML), and incorporating those into commercial contracts as required by business stakeholders
• Collaborate with other corporate services (including Finance, Tax, and Risk Management) to review and interpret specific clauses and / or entire agreements to ensure compliance with internal policies and processes as well as identification of and alignment with key inter-dependencies
• Support with the coordination, recording and ongoing maintenance (i.e., obtaining, reviewing and advising on scope, and amending) of KDN signing authorities

What you bring to the role

• 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).
• Experienced lawyer with a minimum of 4 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 commercial contracting initiatives. ]
• An advanced risk management and strategic mindset with the ability to quickly spot issues and recommend mitigation options that enable our 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 organizational skills. #LI-Hybrid

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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 the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. 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.