The posting
Senior In-House Lawyer @ KPMG | Shape commercial contracting, data privacy and legal risk management
Passionate about civil and commercial/contract law, with an interest in data protection and privacy, and ready to own complex legal workstreams end-to-end?
We are looking for a Senior In-House Lawyer to join our Internal Contracting Unit. You will provide high-level legal support on a broad range of contractual, commercial and data protection matters, advise internal stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our internal contracting framework and processes.
The Blueprint of your Role:
- GCA Family & Sub-family: Risk, Legal and Trust – Legal
- Career Level: Level 5 – Senior Team Member 1
Why join us?
- Clarity (GCA): You have a well-defined career path. You’ll know exactly where you stand and what steps you need to take to grow within the team.
- Fair Evaluation (Korn Ferry): We don’t rely on subjective opinions. We use a global methodology that helps you understand your potential and develop accordingly.
- Smart Working: We try to automate repetitive processes as much as possible using data analytics tools, so we can focus on the things that actually matter.
What will you actually do?
You will lead key legal workstreams within the Internal Contracting Unit, focusing on complex commercial contracts, legal risk management and the continuous improvement of contracting processes and tools.
Core responsibilities
- Lead contract drafting, review & negotiation: Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts (including, without limitation, client engagement letters, services agreements, NDAs, procurement and vendor contracts), ensuring alignment with internal policies, risk management and compliance requirements.
- Business-oriented legal advice: Provide consistent, pragmatic and business-oriented legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on contractual, commercial and regulatory matters, including day-to-day activities of KPMG in Romania entities.
- Data protection & privacy: Contribute to projects involving the processing of personal data and provide practical legal advice on contractual data protection and privacy matters, working closely with the Data Protection Officer and other relevant stakeholders.
- Contracting framework & process improvement: Develop and update standard contract templates, guidelines and internal procedures, contributing to process improvement, standardization and efficiency in internal contracting.
- Legal and contractual risk management: Identify legal and contractual risks and propose practical mitigation solutions that balance legal protection with business needs and client expectations.
- Regulatory monitoring & impact assessment: Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on internal contracting activities, recommending necessary adjustments to templates, processes or policies.
- Corporate documentation & formalities: Draft corporate documentation and perform registration formalities with competent authorities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely completion.
- Support for internal projects: Provide legal input for internal projects (e.g. technology implementations, HR initiatives, business operations changes), ensuring compliance with laws, internal policies and procedures.
Additional responsibilities
- Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with other internal functions (Risk Management, Finance, business teams, etc.) to ensure a consistent, aligned approach to contracting and internal projects.
- Day-to-day legal assistance: Provide legal assistance on other day-to-day activities of KPMG in Romania entities, according to business priorities and team allocation.
- Guidance & informal mentoring: Act as a reference point for more junior team members on contracting-related topics, sharing know-how and good practices and supporting their development.
Who are you?
You are a seasoned in-house or commercial lawyer who combines strong technical expertise in civil and commercial/contract law with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. You are comfortable owning complex legal workstreams, managing multiple stakeholders and contributing to process improvement.
Mindset & behaviors
- Analytical & critical thinker: You can quickly understand complex contractual structures, identify key risks and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Autonomous & accountable: You operate with a high level of autonomy, ownership and accountability, organizing and managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Business-focused & pragmatic: You provide advice that is not only legally sound, but also practical and aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Strong communicator & relationship builder: You have very good communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with excellent interpersonal skills that enable trust-based relationships with internal and external clients.
- Curious & growth-oriented: You are curious, open to learning and committed to ongoing professional development, including staying up to date with legal and regulatory changes.
- Ethical & reliable: You demonstrate integrity, discretion and reliability in handling sensitive information and representing the legal function.
Experience & background
- Professional experienceTypically 6–7 years of professional experience after admission to the lawyer profession, preferably in a law firm or as an in-house lawyer, in an international environment, with a focus on civil and commercial/contract law.
- Functional expertiseStrong expertise in contract law and commercial agreements (services, procurement, vendors, NDAs, client engagements). Experience with corporate documentation and registration formalities before competent authorities. Good understanding of data protection and privacy legal requirements, with practical experience advising on contractual arrangements and projects involving the processing of personal data. Solid understanding of how legal risk and compliance requirements impact contracting and business operations.
- Stakeholder & project managementProven ability to organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritizing effectively and maintaining high-quality output. Demonstrated capability to advise and influence non-legal stakeholders.
Tools & methods
- Proficient in legal research, including legislation, case law and regulatory guidance.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for drafting, analysis and presentations.
Communication & language
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, enabling you to work effectively in an international environment and on cross-border matters.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a Big Four or other multinational corporate environment.
- Exposure to legal tech or contract lifecycle management tools.
- Involvement in designing or rolling out internal policies, guidelines or playbooks.
Benefits at a glance:
- Real Development: Access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, plus the opportunity to gain additional professional qualifications.
- Career Growth: Clear advancement opportunities within the Advisory practice, with exposure to diverse projects and industries.
- Flexible Working: A flexible workplace and work environment that supports smart working and work–life balance.
- Culture & Wellbeing: An internal culture that encourages you to follow your passions, various internal activities and events, plus benefits to support your health and wellbeing.
Confidentiality
- Confidentiality will be ensured to protect the interests of applicants.
- Only preselected candidates will be invited to an interview.
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