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About the Role

KPMG is seeking an Associate to join their Legal Business Services practice, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

Help execute on law department and law firm strategy, process and technology optimization projects.
Support progress against project milestones to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
Develop recommendations for integrating technology, process improvement, and change management.
Create and analyze metrics, performance measurements, requirements, and reports for management, organizational structure, and policies.
Design, develop, manage, and document processes and project plans in a complex environment, adjusting to client needs.
Support the selection, implementation, and optimization of legal technologies including Generative AI, Workflow Automation, Enterprise Legal Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, eBilling, and Matter Management.
Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery, such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI.

Requirements

Must be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Pre-Law Studies, Public Policy/Government, Statistics, or a similar program from an accredited college or university by the start date or within the past 12 months.
Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics is preferred.
Understanding of business transformation, functional processes, financial management, technology, resourcing, performance management, and change management related to corporate legal departments, law firms, and other legal-sector businesses is strongly preferred.
Experience preparing and conducting business analysis and studies, needs assessments, requirement analysis/definition, and cost-benefit analysis.
Strong technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills.
Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes with a professional demeanor and collaborative leadership approach in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, and ability to learn and navigate technologies such as AI, Alteryx, and Power BI, MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Ability to apply emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights.
Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills, with a feedback-oriented and resourceful approach to delivering high-quality work.
Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office and be able to travel to work locations using personal or public transportation.
Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, sometimes with short notice.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified and interested.
Consideration will be given to qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with Los Angeles County and San Francisco ordinances.

Skills

Generative AI
Workflow Automation
Enterprise Legal Management
Contract Lifecycle Management
eBilling
Matter Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Alteryx
Power BI
MS Office Applications
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Outlook
Technical aptitude
Business acumen
Critical thinking
Agility
Strategic thinking
Leadership
Communication
Time management

Location

Commutable distance to the office

Work Type

On-site
Travel required

Experience Level

Early Career
Associate

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Salary/Compensations

Salary ranges displayed are for potential hires who will work in the specified locations.
Any offered salary is determined by relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.
Refer to https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTABTSN_6_24 for salary ranges by city outside of CA.

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
Options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.
Medical and dental plans.
Vision coverage.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) plans.
Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
Personal Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year.
Observed holidays.
Two breaks each year (year-end and around July 4th holiday) where PTO is not required.
Additional details available on the KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

About the Company

KPMG is a top tax firm in the world.
Offers a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers success.
Provides access to an extensive network of specialists and Ignition Centers where industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies.
Focuses on developing innovative tax solutions.
Employs a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges.
Supports career development through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.
Prioritizes culture and values.

Equal Opportunity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer.
Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.
All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Further information regarding compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws is available via the provided link.