Assistant General Counsel- Senior Manager

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel - Senior Manager in London to provide expert legal advice on technology and compliance matters. Join a dynamic team working on high-stakes legal issues while fostering an inclusive environment, and enjoy a hybrid position with competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Significant time spent at a major law firm or in-house experience.
• Ability to lead complex legal matters.
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a range of legal matters for a global organization.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, and regulatory matters.
• Manage external legal counsel efficiently.

Skills

Expertise negotiating

Legal compliance

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

UK qualified lawyer

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London, United Kingdom

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24.06.2025

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About KPMG Delivery Network

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. 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. As a member of KDN, you'll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession's most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You'll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. And through your work, you'll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Role Summary

The KDN Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for managing the organisation's global legal and regulatory risk. The OGC is expanding by seeking an experienced commercial lawyer focused on technology, data privacy, data protection and AI. The successful candidate will deliver practical and business-focused legal advice to our business and corporate services partners and work collaboratively with other KPMG network firms worldwide.

How you will make your mark

Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organisation.

Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI and related matters and provide general support on other day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal matters which arise.

Help manage the organisation's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in applicable jurisdictions and applicable network policies

Support our Technology and Risk Management teams by providing legal support for their activities

Help manage the legal needs of our global delivery centre subsidiaries

Work on KDN group and KPMG network initiatives

Help develop and implement governance and operational policies, procedures and playbooks

Review and advise on new services and solutions including the KPMG governance process and specialized legal and regulatory issues focused on technology, data privacy, data protection and AI.

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.

This is the job for you if you have

Experienced UK qualified lawyer (or equivalent if qualified outside of the UK) 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 legal and regulatory 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.

Please note that this is a hybrid working position. Competitive compensation.

KDN is inclusive!

Everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation. At KDN, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage authenticity, honour individual priorities, and respect your choices.

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