Legal Advisor

Job description

About KPMG International

Together with more than 276,000 colleagues in 138 countries throughout our member firms, people at KPMG imagine big ideas and bring solutions to life for clients both big and small. A role with KPMG International will open a world of opportunity in your career.

KPMG International helps set the strategy and protects the reputation of this global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We deliver value to our member firms and drive positive change in the communities we serve. By joining us you will gain a unique understanding of how a global organization operates and work on projects that impact the whole organization. From setting standards and best practices to developing innovative tech- enabled solutions for clients, you'll be part of a global team changing the way our business operates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

About this Global Group

International Office of General Counsel

The International Office of the General Counsel (IOGC) is a high-performing in-house legal team with personnel based in five countries. The team provides legal advice on a wide variety of key strategic matters and legal, regulatory and reputational issues and risks, and also supports the execution of critical business decisions made by KPMGI.

About this Team

The IOGC is divided into three sub teams. This role will sit within the IOGC Corporate and Commercial sub team which provides legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. This includes helping to design and execute global strategic initiatives (including our global insurance programs) and advising on issues related to KPMGI’s structure and network arrangements, KPMGI corporate secretarial matters, KPMGI governance, KPMGI banking & financing and KPMGI insurances.

Role summary

The role will involve advising on non-contentious insurance matters, including: (i) advising on and supporting the renewal of KPMG's global cyber and PII insurance programs as well as on D&O insurances; (ii) providing guidance and support to member firms in connection with their insurance arrangements and the coverage provided; (iii) drafting and advising on policy wordings; (iv) supporting with the preparation of underwriting submission materials; and (v) assisting with insurance legal and regulatory compliance issues. There will be some limited focus on contentious insurance work which will involve providing support in cyber claims and notifications to insurers and supporting with regularised reporting to insurers on some claims matters. The individual will work under the supervision of two senior insurance lawyers and a Principal/Partner Equivalent in IOGC who is a specialist insurance lawyer. While the insurance-related work will be the focus of the role, it will also involve providing support on more general corporate and commercial matters - for example relating to goverance and constitutional matters and contracting, among other areas within the remit of the IOGC Corporate and Commercial sub team.

Key Accountabilities

• General corporate/commercial matters
• Legal Support in respect KPMG's Global PII Program (advisory/non-contentious)
• Legal Support in respect of KPMG's Global Cyber Program (contentious and non-contentious) and other insurances

Experience / Knowledge / Qualification

• PQE (or equivalent if not England and Wales qualified) experience as a qualified lawyer, although all candidates who demonstrate an ability to fulfil the role will be actively considered. 

• Excellent technical legal skills (including both advanced technical knowledge of core commercial legal issues and advanced technical legal skills such as research and drafting).

• Understanding of the business drivers affecting, and legal and regulatory risk faced by large global organisations.

• Experience of negotiating and advising on commercial contracts would be desirable.

• Experience of legal considerations concerning insurance notifications and professional indemnity, cyber and/or D&O insurances more generally would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work in a highly demanding environment and deliver multiple activities where priorities can change quickly.

• Ability to engage and deal with individuals across different functions, geographies and at varying management levels within the organisation.

• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a supportive team while taking responsibility for own work.

• Fluency in English; additonal language skills are an advantage but are not essential.

Agile/Flexible Working

At KPMG International, we are supportive of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Please ask to find out more.

KPMG International's commitment to inclusion & diversity

At KPMG International, we recognise that we need inclusion and diversity to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest pool of talent across our network and beyond, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which empowers everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

Applying with a disability

KPMG International is proud to be an inclusive place to work and we are committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our recruitment process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require with your recruitment contact.