What we do

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms. Across 143 countries and territories, 265 000 KPMG people provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services to a huge range of clients, from leading brands to public bodies, global multi-nationals and local businesses.

A career at KPMG Legal Consultancy in Kazakhstan offers opportunities to the right candidates to work with our first rate local and international clients and to advice on the most interesting projects and transactions. Working within the professional environment and collegiate culture of one of the world’s largest consultancy firms, you will be exposed to a wide range of experience, often working within multi-disciplinary teams.

We are seeking Senior Consultant (Tax Dispute Resolution) to join our team in Almaty.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and to conduct legal research on various legal issues;
• Draft and amend legal memorandums, reports, various types of contracts, corporate and other documents (English-Russian languages);
• Conduct legal due diligence of companies and prepare the legal due diligence reports;
• Lead various consulting projects and to assist the manager with the management of projects and junior personnel;
• Handle the e-mail correspondence with local and foreign clients, potential clients, foreign offices of KPMG and foreign subcontractors;
• Participate in conference calls with local and foreign clients and subcontractors;
• Develop and maintain good relationship with clients and subcontractors;
• Guide and train the junior personnel and interns by reviewing their work and constantly providing feedback.

Requirements:

• A bachelor degree in law from a leading university, LLM degree will be a big advantage;
• Work experience of 3-6 years (experience in consulting companies is highly desirable);
• Sound knowledge of Kazakhstan legislation;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to details and ability to use legal databases and other sources of information;
• Experience in working as part of a team, with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships;
• Excellent communication skills in English and Russian both written and verbal;
• Ability to manage several assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism in all dealings;
• Excellent leadership and management skills;
• Must be flexible to work outside normal office hours.

We offer:

• Comprehensive remuneration package;
• Transparent path of career growth;
• A wide range of training and development programs;
• Opportunities for further development of professional skills through participation in diverse projects with international focus.