Specialty/Competency: IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
A career in Office of General Counsel, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal support in the areas of litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You’ll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm’s client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees. As part of our team, you’ll help with researching background information related to legal issues and prepare legal documents. You’ll focus on drafting contracts or legal agreements, retaining files of prepared legal documents, and coordinating requests between internal and external counsel.
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Responsibilities
As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
US lawyer with responsibility for litigation and enforcement/regulatory matters. Experience handling complex claims and conducting investigations. Experience with audit defense preferred. Assists PwC network firms in managing significant claims and reputational threats, coordinates with insurers and other stakeholders to defend the network’s broader interests. Provides timely, comprehensive reports on sensitive matters. Works together on effective techniques and legal/regulatory developments..
Basic Qualifications
Job Requirements and Preferences:
Minimum Degree Required
Juris Doctorate
Minimum Year(s) Of Experience
5 year(s) of experience working in a law firm with complex litigation and regulatory (e.g., PCAOB, SEC) investigations or with an enforcement agency, and experience with defense of audit or other professional services firms, and experience handling cross-border litigation and/or ex-US.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing the following areas:
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The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $495,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance