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KPMG is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Government Advisory to join KPMG's Office of General Counsel (OGC), Practice Advisory Group.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary attorney counseling KPMGs 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 potential disputes 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 eight years of recent experience as a practicing attorney, ideally within a law firm, government agency, 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
  • Comprehensive knowledge of government procurement laws, rules and regulations; experience litigating disputes regarding government engagements also helpful
  • Proven experience advising stakeholders and delivering training on legal and regulatory matters
  • Knowledge of and experience in the professional services industry

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  • https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M901SDAsst_9_25
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