KDN Assistant General Counsel

Location: London

Capability: International

Experience Level: Senior Manager

Type: Full Time

Service Line: International

Contract type: Permanent

About KDN (KPMG Delivery Network)

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a is a a global organisation that supports KPMG member firms in delivering global priority solutions to their clients across a number of different industries. KDN helps to enable growth, improve economies of scale, and discover new ways of collaboration and working.

You'll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession's most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to KPMG's clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You'll be assisting KDN to accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.

Role summary

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a legal team of excellent calibre in a global organization. We expect this opportunity will allow you to broaden your range of legal skills and experience.

The Office of the General Counsel ("OGC") is a team based in the UK and Canada. The team provides legal advice on strategic issues for and supports the execution of key business decisions made by, KDN. It also supports KDN in dealing with legal, regulatory and reputational issues and risks.

The OGC is expanding by seeking an experienced employment lawyer. The role will involve working under the ultimate supervision of the General Counsel and other senior experienced lawyers in the team, on a variety of matters requiring employment law expertise including advising internal business leaders and our HR team on all personnel related legal issues impacting on people who work for KDN, including employee relations, the classification of personnel, reorganizations and restructures, performance management, investigations, and leaves of absence. As a global organization, KDN has people working in various countries, so this role involves a significant level of complexity and the need to have a global mindset.

A limited amount of international travel may be required from time to time.

How will you make your mark?

• Champion inclusion: Contributes to an environment in which all people feel like they belong
• Drive quality: Delivers high-quality products and exceptional service that provide value and exceed client expectations
• Advance an ethical environment: Takes personal responsibility for the ethical environment of the firm and encourages others to do the same
• Apply a strategic perspective: Uses diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues
• Make sound decisions: Exercises sound ethical and business judgment when making decisions
• Foster innovation: Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value
• Demonstrate self-awareness: Focuses on self-development and continuous learning, using insight to build capability and confidence
• Build collaborative relationships: Connects with individuals, teams and organizations to build lasting, collaborative relationships that enable global, firm-wide growth
• Develop and motivate others: Engages teams, instills confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results

This is the job for you if you have

We are looking for a qualified lawyer, with significant experience advising on employment law matters in areas such as the appropriate structure for engaging personnel in a variety of different situations and jurisdictions, the restructuring or reorganization of teams with personnel in different jurisdictions, investigations and dispute resolution. This role will involve working closely with the KDN HR team to educate them and the business on matters relating to employment law and employee relations.

The successful candidate is likely to have or be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent legal technical skills
• Substantial experience working as part of a legal team, and advising on cross-border employment law issues. This experience may have been gained at a top law firm or in an equivalent in-house position
• An understanding of business drivers affecting, and legal, regulatory, and business risks faced by, large global organizations
• Awareness of own strengths and areas for development
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a supportive team while taking responsibility for their own work
• Ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice to, and deal confidently with, individuals at all levels
• Ability to deal with people from different cultures in an appropriate way

KDN is Inclusive

Everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation. At KDN, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage authenticity, honour individual priorities, and respect your choices.