Assistant General Counsel

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 to join our Global Office of General Counsel which is part of KPMG International.Responsibilities: * Provide legal advice on AI and emerging technologies during research, development and design phases, ensuring legal compliance; and embedding IP and data protection from inception, supporting strategic alignment * Advise on legal, ethical and reputational risks associated with new technology products, features and data uses, before and during development and design, ensuring alignment with KPMG's Trusted AI framework. * Advise on complex AI-enabled technology and data licensing arrangements involving technology developed by KPMG International entities, including developing licensing terms, end user terms of use, and the interpretation of membership documents for licensing and use of IP * Support strategic global initiatives focused on IP, technology and commercial/non-personal data, including acquisition, divestiture, development, licensing and sharing of IP and AI-enabled technology * Lead legal aspects of enterprise risk management for technology and data, including drafting policies, guidelines and contract templates, and staying updated on evolving global IP, technology and data privacy laws * Assess whether KPMG International has proper IP and data rights to license and provide member firms and clients with access to technology solutions, including legal advice on artificial intelligence used by KPMG International * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications: * Minimum 8 years of experience advising on IP, technology and data law, with a strong understanding of AI models from technical, functional and legal perspectives * Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent if gained outside the United States), admitted to the New York Bar with current registration in good standing (preferred) or ability to register as in-house counsel with the New York Bar * Advanced technical legal skills in the areas of IP and technology law, with a focus on the development, protection and enforcement of IP rights, particularly for patents, copyrightable software and trade secrets and those driven by the inherent risks in AI and the data used by AI * Strong negotiation and drafting skills across a wide variety of technology, IP and data agreements and transaction structures across various jurisdictions, as well as addressing complex legal, business and technical issues * Experience in managing complex, cross-border matters, driving solutions to complex issues, and working with diverse teams across multiple jurisdictions * 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