About KDN

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 corporate and 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 is a sophisticated generalist role, and the successful candidate will support a variety of transactional, corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.

Role Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Support strategic transactions including M&A, business set-ups, reorganizations, new service offerings, financings and other transformative initiatives.
• Manage the legal due diligence process and deliver strategic advice and superior problem solving for complex legal issues.
• Review and advise on new services and solutions including the KPMG governance process and specialized legal and regulatory issues.
• Draft and review policies and advise on compliance.
• 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

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of matters, including: -

• Juris Doctorate (JD) or an equivalent degree with an active license to practice law in the United Kingdom or Ontario (or in receipt of necessary waivers while seeking qualification on a timely basis).
• Experienced lawyer with at least 7 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 corporate transactions and other sophisticated matters.
• An advanced risk management and strategic mindset with the ability to quickly spot issues and recommend mitigation options that