Job details
Location: London
Capability: Tax & Law
Experience Level: Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: Legal Services
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
Job Title/Req Number: Manager – IBR: 105531
Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations
The KPMG Law function is a cornerstone of our business.
We are a disrupter in the legal services industry offering legal advisory services combined with new law and technology driven offerings and multi-disciplinary solutions. Our lawyers have the benefit of being part of an exciting start-up business within a leading global professional services firm. We do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is
We are responsible for the delivery of best-in-class Law solutions and trusted to get it right first time.
Why Join KPMG as a Manager – IBR
- KPMG Law is a disrupter in the legal services industry offering legal advisory services combined with new law and technology driven offerings and multi-disciplinary solutions.
- Our lawyers have the benefit of being part of an exciting start-up business within a leading global professional services firm.
What will you be doing?
• Providing corporate legal advice on a broad range of client solutions spanning corporate reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, joint ventures and equity incentive arrangements
• Building relationships with other KPMG teams and KPMG clients to develop and provide multi-disciplinary solutions
• Project managing and driving projects to conclusion
• Training and mentoring more junior team members
What will you need to do it?
- Broad experience across M&A, equity investments and joint ventures, equity incentive arrangements and corporate restructurings gained at a city practice and be:
- Be an entrepreneurial self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to provide multi-disciplinary legal services in a different environment and manner while delivering a great service to clients
- Be able to understand the legal solution within the wider picture and who is keen to become a more rounded business adviser
- Be a driven and proactive team player who enjoys working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines and is keen to assist with the development of junior team members
- Be a relationship builder who can spot and develop new opportunities and client relationships both within the KPMG network and externally
- Be good technical lawyer with a solid knowledge of the Companies Act
Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:
It is expected that the successful applicant will be an English-qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE experience, gained in the UK at a reputable firm (but applicants with other suitable experience will also be considered). Strong academic, technical, and personal skills are essential.
To discuss this or wider Legal roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.
Our Locations:
We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for Law are:
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- London Canary Wharf
- Manchester
This position will largely be based from London Canary Wharf
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team .
Find out more:
Within Tax and Law we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below
- Law at KPMG: Tax & Law (kpmgcareers.co.uk)
- About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/
- KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
- KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/
For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:
- Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/
- Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/
- KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/
- KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/
- KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals
- KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals
Why Tax & Law at KPMG?
The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Which is why you'll find life at KPMG both intellectually stimulating and rewarding. There's also the scale and breadth of what we do – our services span specialisms such as Corporate and Indirect Tax; Expatriate and Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advice; and KPMG Law.
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