Job Title: Senior Counsel (Senior Manager)
Function: Central Services
Practice Protection is the process by which the firm takes effective action in the event of claims, or circumstances relating to its professional work, regulatory or law enforcement interest, and professional conduct matters. In addition, PP advises partners and staff of the UK firm on a wide range of other professional or client matters where there may be cause for concern, or where a legal consideration or process is involved.
PP also monitors and provides guidance in relation to claims and circumstances affecting other KPMG member firms outside of North America and liaises with professional indemnity insurers for this purpose.
The lawyer will be within a team advising PP partners, other partners and staff of the UK firm and KPMG member firms overseas on a wide range of contentious matters relating to professional services and conduct. Particular tasks involve assisting and advising in the management of litigation and threats of litigation against the UK firm.
Advising on and managing potential and actual claims against the UK firm, domestic and international regulatory and law enforcement interest and professional conduct matters.
Advising on a broad range of associated, general legal issues and risk management matters.
Providing legal and other support to more senior members of PP and to General Counsel
Liaising with and managing relations with external legal advisers and counsel.
Qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience from either an existing in-house position or from private practice.
A background in regulatory investigations, professional negligence and IT litigation
Fluency in European or other languages would be beneficial but is not essential
We’re KPMG Business Services (KBS).We’re a cross-functional team, bringing together experts across a wide range of critical activities which help to grow, run and protect our business. From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Operations, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Market Development, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm. We work shoulder to shoulder with our client-facing teams and we focus on delivering our services in ways which help to drive efficiency, improve quality and enhance our firm’s brand and reputation.
With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology Services to diverse clients.
From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you.
We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this.
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Assistant General Counsel- Senior Manager
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