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Associate Managing Director and Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transaction

KPMG

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Location
Cincinnati, OH
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

US Law LicenseOhio Law LicenseDoctorate

Job overview

KPMG is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transactions and Governance, to join its Office of General Counsel’s Corporate Legal Group. The role supports corporate governance and advises on strategic transactions, including financing, investments, acquisitions, and joint ventures. It also involves transaction due diligence, collaboration with stakeholders across the firm, and coordination of legal matters handled by outside counsel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Corporate GovernanceCorporate TransactionsStrategic InitiativesDue DiligenceProject ManagementDeadline ManagementClient ServiceRelationship BuildingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStrategic Thinking

Qualifications

Seven Years Corporate ExperienceJD or LLMUS Law LicenseOhio Law LicenseProfessional Services Firm Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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, Corporate Transactions and Governance to join our Office of General Counsels Corporate Legal Group. Responsibilities: - Support the groups corporate governance responsibilities, including subsidiary and affiliated entity as well as KPMG network governance matters - Advise on and execute a broad range of corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including financing matters, minority investments, cross-border KPMG network initiatives, KPMG US structural matters, joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, including drafting and reviewing all related agreements and documents - Conduct and oversee due diligence in strategic transactions - Partner with other stakeholders throughout the firm (such as, other legal teams, corporate development, risk management, tax, finance and accounting, privacy, compliance, information security, technology and more) - Oversee and coordinate relevant legal matters handled by outside counsel Qualifications: - Minimum seven years of recent general corporate experience with a leading law firm and/or with a sizable in-house legal department; experience with public accounting firms or other professional services firms is preferred - JD or LLM from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S., including in the state in which their office is located - Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced and dynamic environment - Client-service orientation with the ability to create effective internal and external working relationships - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strategic thinking in sensitive and complex situations with the highest ethical standards KPMG LLP and its 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 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. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. 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 t

How this job compares

Set against the 755 open Corporate Counsel jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$154–229K/yr574 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 24 open Corporate Counsel jobs in Ohio and 755 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Corporate Counsel postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (658 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 584 of the 755 open Corporate Counsel jobs (77%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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