Assistant Manager (Professional Independence) Vacancy At KPMG India [Apply Now]

KPMG India invites online application for the post of Assistant Manager (Professional Independence).

Name of the Post: Assistant Manager (Professional Independence)

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Essential Qualification and Experience

• A degree in LL.B./LLM

• Post- qualification legal experience with a strong preference for considerable experience as in -house counsel, preferably for the Indian subsidiary of a multinational company or Indian multinational.

• Considerable experience in drafting, review and negotiation of client/third party contracts.

• Understand the firm's risk management policies and processes and have the ability to assess risk in line with the same.

• Ability to work independently and pragmatically and be accountable for delivery of high-quality work.

• Ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, meet deadlines, and handle high pressure situations.

• Ability to exercise judgement regarding confidential and sensitive information.

• Ability to collaborate with others in fast paced environment and willingness to work towards business-friendly solutions.

• Experience in working with teams in other countries and time zones.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Drafting, review and negotiation of client/third party contracts.

• Liaising with internal stakeholders, business teams, senior management in a timely manner to close complex contractual issues.

• Gain deep understanding of contractual/legal concepts and provide clarifications on legal concerns to senior management and business teams.

• Work under tight deadlines, within the legal and risk framework of the firm to provide quick solutions to ensure smooth closure of contracts/agreements.

• Negotiate with clients/third parties on contractual matters. To escalate critical matters internally, assess risk in engagements undertaken by the firm and seek support to close contracts in a timebound manner.

• Understand Firm policies, framework, and SOP applicable to the role. Update SOP, train junior team members, and support in simplifying processes, automation, and innovation within the team.

• Gain a broad understanding of the firm's risk management policies.

• Be an excellent professional and have integrity in all your dealings and accuracy while performing the various task so as not to expose the Firm to undue risk

• Always acting in accordance with legal / regulatory / and internal risk procedures, remaining independent and objective at all times.

How to apply?

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