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Job at KPMG:
Legal Counsel – In-house Legal
Reference nr.: CS-GENE-0219
Are you excited to see what the future holds?
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Whether you're a fresh grad dreamer, a thoughtful career planner, or an experienced pro — endless opportunities await you here.
We provide the frame — it's up to you to discover your potential within it.
Our central service groups are responsible for helping KPMG’s professional staff to achieve their business goals and ensuring the company’s effective operation on a daily basis. Central services department includes HR, IT, Marketing, Finance, Business development and Office services teams, who manage the operation of our modern office building.
You will report to the Country Risk Leader and will ensure that legal risks are identified, assessed and appropriate responses are developed and implemented. In addition to legal duties you will be the Data Protection Officer for the KPMG Hungary entities.
Your main tasks are:
- Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments, support the business functions and central services in analyzing the impact of such and ensure timely actions are taken to respond to new obligations.
- Provide legal support in the application of laws and regulations affecting the operation of the company.
- Give opinion on the company's internal regulations, legal documents and contracts.
- Develop and maintain contract templates and general terms of business.
- Review non-standard contracts and assist teams in negotiating contract terms.
- Review supplier contracts.
- Support client teams in questions of law related to the execution or termination of engagement relationships or when disputes arise.
- Maintain and update GDPR and privacy policies, processes and controls, and coordinates the responses of the firm during privacy audits.
- Provides internal training to increase data protection awareness within the organization.
- Reviews legal, data processing and privacy aspects related to new digital technology solutions.
- Support the preparation and maintenance internal policies and provides input on legal compliance of such.
- Assist in the preparation of responses and submissions to queries from external institutions, authorities and regulators.
- Co-ordinates the involvement of external legal counsel where such is needed.
- Assists in the management of professional indemnity insurance and responding to and managing claims.
- Oversee the Anti-money laundering process to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Oversee the work of junior legal counsel.
- Support the operation of the internal system of quality management.
The following will not be primary areas of focus:
- Employment law
- Corporate compliance and administration
Requirements:
- Legal university degree, bar exam, lawyer practicing certificate, Certificate of good conduct.
- 3-5 years post qualifying (Hungarian bar exam) legal experience spent in a corporate or financial institutional environment.
- Strong Hungarian and English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to translate legal complexity into language non-legal colleagues can understand.
- Solutions orientated towards commercial implementation of legal requirements.
- An affinity for digital technology and an understanding of the evolving regulatory environment relating to digital technology (e.g. artificial intelligence).
- Proficiency in data protection matters (GDPR) and digital law.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
We'll provide you with the opportunity to...
- Be part of a dynamic, experienced, and motivated team in a fast-growing environment.
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid structure.
- Acquire a competitive salary package.
- Well-being support services (private health care, sports opportunities, mental well-being program, coaching).
A KPMG a világ egyik vezető könyvvizsgáló, adó-, jogi- és üzleti tanácsadó cége, 275 ezer dolgozójával 142 országban van jelen. Szolgáltató vállalatként kollégáink jelentik a legnagyobb értéket számunkra, ezért is vagyunk elkötelezettek egy olyan környezet megteremtése mellett, ahol munkatársaink fontos, értékteremtő munkát végeznek, és folyamatosan fejlődhetnek.
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Basic information
- Location: Budapest
- Professional field: Central Services
- Experience:
- Experienced
- Working hours: Full time
1134 Budapest, Váci út 31.
Budapest
Why should you choose KPMG?
Personal and professional growth
You’ll receive continuous feedback on your work and performance from your mentor and performance manager, to be able to grow continuously.
Cooperative, motivated team
Team building, Christmas parties, inspirational events, company-wide activities – online or offline, You are the focus and you can be yourself.
Your mental and physical health are important to us. We support our colleagues’ sports activities, including team sports and running competitions.
Real and relevant knowledge
Thanks to professional trainings and knowledge gained in various industries, you can experience what it is like when the leaders of the largest companies turn to you directly for professional help.
You can use your professional knowledge not only in client projects, but also in pro-bono and volunteer activities.
Stable local basis, international background
Performance assessment on an international basis, local mentors, promotions and salary increases - they're not just promises, it's all possible in your first year.
Have a go at KPMG member firms abroad through a secondment, which can last from a few months to a few years.