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Assistant General Counsel

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Jan 07, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join KPMGs Office of the General Counsel, Corporate Affairs Team. Responsibilities: This role will focus on Confidentiality, Privacy and Information Protection and prioritizes providing legal advice on confidentiality and privacy issues, while also contributing to information protection efforts Support the firms enterprise-wide technology initiatives by providing legal advice on applicable confidentiality and privacy standards, with an emphasis on enabling the business use of AI tools and firm transformation initiatives Provide legal advice to the Information Incident Response Team (IIRT) for effective management of information and cybersecurity incidents Assist the business in designing and implementing data access permissions and data reuse initiatives to align with legal and contractual obligations, professional responsibility and firm policy Collaborate closely with Ethics and Compliance and Risk Management teams to address and resolve issues related to confidentiality, privacy and information protection Work with the Policy Office to draft and review firm policies that relate to the teams subject matter expertise, including privacy policies Qualifications: Minimum eight years of recent experience as an attorney in a law firm, government agency, in-house legal department or any combination; Big 4 or professional services experience is a plus JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which their office is located Demonstrated knowledge of confidentiality, privacy and information protection principles; experience advising on information incidents and responsive strategies Familiarity with reviewing technology initiatives, especially those involving AI and data management Strong collaborative skills with a proven ability to liaise effectively with Ethics and Compliance and Risk Management teams and to communicate clearly with business stakeholders Competence in policy drafting and revision, with meticulous attention to detail KPMG LLP and its affiliates and 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_25 KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. 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.