Legal Counsel, KDN Office of the General Counsel

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Toronto, ON

Job Description

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The KDN Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for managing the organization's global legal and regulatory risk. The OGC is expanding by seeking an experienced 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 role will support our global business functions and corporate services on complex commercial contracting and related matters.

What you will do

Provide comprehensive legal support to key stakeholders, including Procurement, Technology and Solutions teams, in the drafting and negotiation of agreements (with and without precedent) including cloud, SaaS, Services Agreements, terms of use, NDAs, data processing addendums, etc.
Provide pragmatic advice on contractual obligations, rights, and liabilities presented to / proposed by business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and compliance with KDN and KPMG objectives, including advice on remediation strategies in consultation with OGC colleagues where necessary
Work closely with Procurement, Technology, Solutions and other business teams to maintain and develop contracting FAQs, templates, playbooks and decision-trees / flow-diagrams to help drive efficiencies on contracting processes and considerations- Collaborate with business stakeholders across KDN to develop and maintain contract databases, including identification of suitable prompts for contracting events requiring further activities and OGC consultation (e.g., change of control, renewals and expiration)
Advise on and support the management of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including contract amendments and execution processes, as well as advising on ancillary transactional documents (e.g., RFP Materials, Vendor and Customer Forms, etc.) - Comfort reviewing and analyzing applicable regulations (e.g., technology, privacy, export, security, AML), and incorporating those into commercial contracts as required by business stakeholders
Collaborate with other corporate services (including Finance, Tax, and Risk Management) to review and interpret specific clauses and/or entire agreements to ensure compliance with internal policies and processes as well as identification of and alignment with key inter-dependencies
Support with the coordination, recording and ongoing maintenance (i.e., obtaining, reviewing and advising on scope, and amending) of KDN signing authorities

What you bring to the role

Juris Doctorate (JD) or an equivalent degree with an active license to practice law in the Province of Ontario (or in receipt of necessary waivers while seeking qualification on a timely basis).
Experienced lawyer with a minimum of 4 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 commercial contracting initiatives. ]
An advanced risk management and strategic mindset with the ability to quickly spot issues and recommend mitigation options that enable our business to meet our objectives without taking on unacceptable risks.
Expertise negotiating, drafting and reviewing transaction and commercial agreements and advising on laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Able to work independently and manage complex files while also collaborating with business teams and other OGC team members. -Balances the needs and demands of a fast growing global business with legal and compliance risk management.
Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment working with many different global stakeholders.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. #LI-Hybrid

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.