We are currently seeking Team lead for an Indian lawyer who can effectively contribute to the KGS OGC, complementing the activities of the International Office of the General Counsel (IOGC) of KPMG International (KPMGI).
Roles & Responsibilities:
KPMGI is the central entity affiliated with all member firms of the KPMG Global Organization. It acts in the overall benefit of the KPMG Global Organizations, facilitating the provision of quality Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to clients, including through the use of technology. The IOGC, a high-performing in-house legal team with personnel based in six countries, offers legal advice on strategic matters, legal, regulatory, and reputational issues, and supports key business decisions made by KPMGI and the KPMG Global Organization.
The role will involve working on the management, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of agreements for the procurement of technology and services for KPMGI and the KPMG Global Organization, under the ultimate supervision of experienced lawyers in the team. The ideal candidate will likely already provide similar contracting services as an in-house lawyer in another consultancy or professional services firm. The selected candidate will report to the head of the Indian legal team.
The recruit will complement the onshore team by:
Assisting with procurement agreements, with a focus on technology and services contracts
Responding to miscellaneous contract-related inquiries
Drafting and advising on contract terms
Providing solutions to contract-related problems
Liaising with other global professionals in areas such as risk management, data privacy, IT and data security, technology and software development, and IT infrastructure.
Assisting in the development of policies and processes related to procurement agreements.
Educational Qualifications:
LLB or LLM
Work Experience:
The candidate should have 4 – 8 years of relevant experience in drafting and negotiating general commercial contracts, technology, and services agreements.
Experience with trademark and domain name matters.
Data privacy agreement reviews are desirable.
Mandatory Technical & Functional Skills:
Experience in handling legal or contracting queries, including drafting and negotiating legal documents such as technology agreements.
Experience assisting with trademark renewals and registrations.
Ability to respond to domain name and misuse issues.
Strong analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to articulate points clearly and succinctly in both written and oral communication.
Capabilities in using software tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online resources.
Key Behavioral Attributes/Requirements:
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Ability to handle difficult or high-pressure situations and individuals.
Strong commercial judgment and the ability to balance conflicting demands.
Initiative, self-confidence, and authority.
Understanding of the risks faced by providers of professional services.
The ability to balance the needs, demands, and requirements of a global business with legal risks and protections.
Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume legal department with diverse stakeholders worldwide.
Personal Qualities:
(i) Task management abilities, (ii) energy, drive, and resilience, (iii) teamwork skills, (iv) client service skills, (v) cultural awareness and sensitivity, (vi) enthusiasm for learning about technology, (vii) common sense.
Diversity and Inclusion at KGS:
At KGS, we are deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in our workplace. We provide a safe and inclusive environment built on trust, where all our colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work and know that their uniqueness is valued. We prohibit unfair treatment of applicants and employees and discrimination on any ground, including but not limited to caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, nationality, cultural origin, family or parental status, defense veterans, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable Indian laws and regulations.