Global OGC Litigation and Investigations Attorney

<br>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.<br><br><p>To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.</p><p></p><p>As a Director, you&
39;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:</p><p></p><ul><li>Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.</li><li>Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.</li><li>Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.</li><li>Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.</li><li>Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.</li><li>I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.</li><li>Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.</li><li>Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.</li><li>Uphold the firm&
39;s code of ethics and business conduct.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><br><br><p>US lawyer with primary responsibility for litigation and regulatory matters. Experience handling complex claims and conducting investigations. US regulatory experience (e.g., SEC, PCAOB) 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. Collaborates on best practices and legal/regulatory developments.</p><p><b><u>Job Requirements and Preferences</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b><u>Basic Qualifications</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b>Minimum Degree Required</b><span>:</span><br /><span>Juris Doctorate</span><br /><br /><b>Minimum Years of Experience</b><span>:</span><br /><span>5 year(s) of working in a law firm with complex litigation and regulatory (e.g., PCAOB, SEC) investigations or with an enforcement agency, and experience with cross-border litigation and/or ex-US.</span><br /><br /><b><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b>Preferred Knowledge/Skills</b><span>:</span></p><p>Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities as a team leader, emphasizing the following areas:</p><ul><li>Supporting PwC firms in defending complex litigation and regulatory investigations in multiple jurisdictions across the PwC network. Specific focus on supporting non-US PwC Firms in dealing with investigations by US regulators (e.g., PCAOB, SEC);</li><li>Providing legal advice as a specialist in litigation and/or regulatory enforcement;</li><li>Evaluating and defending the following types of cases in multiple jurisdictions: complex securities and commercial litigation, class actions, professional malpractice, regulatory enforcement, white collar criminal, arbitration, mediation, internal investigations of potential illegal acts and other significant policy violations;</li><li>Handling highly complex legal issues involving significant risk and requiring a flexible approach to understand the legal framework in different jurisdictions and the application of seasoned judgment;</li><li>Identifying and analyzing complex legal/regulatory/business issues and providing appropriate legal advice regarding applicable legal and professional standards, often on a time-sensitive basis;</li><li>Formulating views about potential legal problems or the impact of regulatory or legislative changes;</li><li>Managing multiple cases/matters/projects and/or teams of internal and/or external resources;</li><li>Identifying when support is needed from other experienced professionals within the organization or from outside counsel;</li><li>Managing outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions to obtain optimal outcome and contain costs;</li><li>Assessing how to use technology and work management tools to most effectively provide support, e.g., eDiscovery;</li><li>Building consensus, even for difficult or unpopular courses of action, necessitated by legal or regulatory requirements;</li><li>Exhibiting interpersonal skills and interacting effectively with all levels of firm management and leadership;</li><li>Handling matters with an international perspective and dealing with colleagues in varied jurisdictions;</li><li>Managing varied and significant segments of a business or business function;</li><li>Researching, presenting and writing (both for legal and non-legal audiences);</li><li>Thinking strategically and problem-solving;</li><li>Building contacts and relationships with stakeholders throughout the global PwC organization; and,</li><li>Collaborating and effective teaming, particularly when gathering input and requirements for global agreements.</li></ul><br>At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.<br><br>PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.<br><br><br><br><br><br>For positions in New York City, visit the following link for pay range information: https://pwc.to/payrange-a-ifsdirector <span style='display:none'>400960 400960WD</span>