Executive Assistant - Office of General Counsel

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC).  This varied role is fundamental to OGC’s ability to service the firm’s engagement teams and clients.

You will be working in a fast-paced flexible environment as part of a supportive, dynamic, and high performing team.  It is imperative when working with OGC that you have a focus on maintaining confidentiality as you will be working with highly sensitive information. 

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the General Counsel (National Executive Committee member) and senior OGC stakeholders by efficiently managing workflow, diary and document management, as well as internal and external meeting organisation
• Working autonomously and managing highly confidential information
• Acting as a liaison with other parts of the business, including client services, our internal technology team (CTG) and other executive assistants
• Ensuring the OGC leadership team is prepared and structured in their internal/external dealings
• Document/letter creation
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and information reporting
• Preparing insurance reports and being a key stakeholder in managing relationships with KPMG’s insurers
• OGC invoicing, general expenses, timesheets, and financial reporting
• Coordinating electronic signing of new engagements via DocuSign
• Supporting the team with systems and technology queries and upskilling
• Making travel arrangements and global liaison
• Working with other operational team members within OGC to support the effective running of the team
• Co-ordinating arrangements for team events, including team development days
• Providing administrative support to a team of friendly and inclusive lawyers

The successful candidate will also display the following attributes:

• A strong sense of initiative and can-do attitude
• Agility, excellent time management and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal 
• High attention to detail
• Curiosity and willingness to embrace new technologies
• Attention to maintaining the security and confidentiality of information
• Values and contributes to a collaborative culture

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.