Assistant General Counsel - Employment Counseling & Disputes - Associate Managing Director
Legal, Operations
Posted on Nov 5, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Employment Counseling & Disputes to join our Office of General Counsel's Corporate Legal Group organization.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the dedicated employment law point of contact for assigned business units, building close, trusted relationships with key stakeholders and providing expert and practical legal advice tailored to each business unit's specific commercial needs and culture, including confidential advice to Firm management on sensitive and complex employment and personnel matters
- Work collaboratively within the Employment Counseling & Disputes attorneys, across other spaces within the Office of General Counsel, and in coordination with Human Resources, Ethics & Compliance, Risk Management and other internal professionals to achieve desirable employment and partnership-related outcomes for the Firm
- Proactively identify and assess current and emerging employment-related legal risks and opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels, including those relating to workplace policies, regulatory compliance, performance management, internal investigations, reductions in force, discharge and discipline, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and contingent labor, and advise Human Resources and other internal stakeholders accordingly, including by contributing to the development of Firm policies to comply with applicable law
- Counsel Human Resources and Ethics & Compliance professionals with respect to misconduct and other investigations relating to potential violations of federal, state or local law, professional practice standards, and/or Firm policy
- Provide training to Firm personnel on employment-related risks
- Respond to and handle occasional employment litigation matters
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum eight years of recent experience practicing employment law in either corporate, law firm, and/or government setting; at least two years of recent experience practicing employment law in an in-house legal department; experience working in a professional services organization preferred
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; J.D. and/or LL.M. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which his/her office is located
- Experience across multiple U.S. jurisdictions preferred
- Thought leadership and strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations, and the highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility and character
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively in an inclusive manner with individuals at all levels, including senior leadership
- Outstanding analytical, writing, and oral presentation skills; experience appropriately using artificial intelligence tools preferred
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or other related condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse or any other legally protected status. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
