Legal Counsel - Contracting

Overview

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KPMG’s Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) is excited to add a new contracting lawyer to its growing in-house legal team. OGC handles all legal matters impacting KPMG, including litigation and dispute resolution, contracting, regulatory and compliance, and governance and operations.   

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-caliber in-house legal team in a thriving and progressive international organization. This role is well-suited for a corporate/commercial lawyer who enjoys partnering closely with the business on complex commercial arrangements.As a member of the OGC, you will collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary group of professionals spanning a wide range of tenures and years of experience, who are deeply committed to your success and to fostering an environment where you can thrive.

This is a hybrid position. #li-hybrid

What you will do

• Reporting to an Assistant General Counsel, you will work closely with KPMG’s business teams and internal stakeholders (including audit, advisory, tax, digital, procurement, IT security and risk management) to draft, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including engagement letters, access letters, direct spend agreements, and master services agreements, while supporting national initiatives across KPMG Canada. 
• Advise the business on key contractual terms with a view to collaboratively assessing legal and business risk within the context of firm policy and market practice. 
• Provide practical business-oriented legal advice and solutions on contracting matters, balancing risk mitigation with commercial objectives in fast-paced deal cycles. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and specialists regarding risk management, privacy, litigation, regulatory compliance, data security, and information technology issues. 
• Actively participate in the efficient functioning of a high-performing in-house legal team by adopting digital tools and strategies, driving innovation, and contributing to process improvements. 
• Translate legal concepts into plain, actionable language.
• Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to spot issues outside core expertise and triage intelligently (handle, escalate internally, or manage with oversight).

What you bring to the role

• You have a J.D. or LL.B and are licensed to practice law in any Canadian province. 
• You have 3-5 years of corporate/commercial experience with a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department. 
• IT contracting and/or M&A experience will be considered an asset.
• Exposure to contracts related to technology, data, and digital initiatives is considered an asset.
• Ability to propose creative, strategic and pragmatic solutions to resolve legal and business issues.   
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Team player with the ability to build trust and create effective working relationships across business lines, and with internal and external stakeholders, on legal and business matters. 
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools used to support legal and business workflows (such as Microsoft Copilot) will be integral in the success of this role. 
• Excellent drafting, communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Confident negotiator. 
• Proactive commitment to operational excellence. 
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. 

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

#li-hybrid

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 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.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.