Role summary

KPMG is a digital business, and as a result, technology enables everything it does and requires KPMG to continue to transform with technology in support of its Growth and Trust agenda. This role, which is focused on Intellectual Property (IP), Technology and Data, is an important part of IOGC. It involves the provision of legal advice  to KPMG International leaders and their teams on: (i) complex, strategic technology procurement and supply chain matters, especially technology leveraging data and analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, (ii) strategic alliances and partnering with technology providers, (iii) complex strategic, change management and legal remediation projects, and (iv) the amalgamation of supplier-developed technology and IP into AI-enabled platforms developed and managed by KPMG International. This role also involves driving the development and on-going management of procurement and alliance templates, playbooks, guidance and best practice principles, and developing and providing training to IOGC and procurement professionals on the use of them.   

This role requires a person to influence, collaborate with, and provide significant value-add to business and technology development teams (particularly those in the Global Business Functions, Global Procurement, Global Alliances and Global Technology & Knowledge) by enabling and supporting a diverse range of IP, technology and data matters that support KPMG’s Collective Strategy, the Global Business Functions’ strategic goals, and our “Artificial Intelligence First” mindset, all while supporting IOGC’s senior leadership team in managing, mitigating and preventing legal, commercial and reputational risk.

The person performing this role is expected to drive substantial cost savings by performing complex matters internally without reliance on external counsel.

The person in this role is expected to execute their responsibilities under the overall supervision of the Partner-equivalent co-leads of the IP, Technology and Data group (the Legal Head of IP, Technology and Data and a Principal/Associate General Counsel) or, where delegated by one of them, the most senior Global Director lawyer with respect to the commercial technology transactions, and:

(a)          with a significant degree of autonomy while exercising appropriate judgment on when to consult/escalate; and

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a legal team of excellent calibre in a global organisation. We expect this opportunity will allow you to broaden your range of legal skills and experience.

The Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”) is a team based in the UK and Canada. The team provides legal advice on strategic issues for and supports the execution of key business decisions made by, KDN. It also supports KDN in dealing with legal, regulatory and reputational issues and risks.

The OGC is expanding by seeking an experienced employment lawyer. The role will involve working under the ultimate supervision of the General Counsel and other senior experienced lawyers in the team, on a variety of matters requiring employment law expertise including advising internal business leaders and our HR team on all personnel related legal issues impacting on people who work for KDN, including employee relations, the classification of personnel, reorganisations and restructures, performance management, investigations, and leaves of absence. As a global organization, KDN has people working in various countries, so this role involves a significant level of complexity and the need to have a global mindset.

A limited amount of international travel may be required from time to time.

Base Location: Bristol 

Why Join KPMG as a Family Office & Private Client Tax Manager

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