Legal Director, Astana

KPMG is looking for a Legal Director to join our Tax & Legal Department. Are you a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in Corporate Law, M&A, and strategic legal consulting? Ready to lead high-impact projects, grow a team, and shape the future of legal services? This is your chance to make your mark at a global leader.

As our Legal Director, you will:

• Assess the company's current client base in collaboration with local partners across other Business Units.
• Propose and pursue potential clients from your personal and professional network.
• Increase the visibility of the KPMG Law brand in the market.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service quality across key areas, such as Corporate, Commercial, M&A, Energy & Natural Resources, Real Estate, and Construction.
• Comply with service delivery deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with local KPMG partners to drive collaboration and synergy on projects.
• Lead the development and training of junior legal staff.
• Strengthen relationships with KPMG Law network teams in CCA countries and the global KPMG Law network.
• Implement Legal Tech Solutions suggested by KPMG globally.

You're the perfect match for this role if you:

• Have 5–6 years of experience in consulting, with a focus on Business Law, Corporate Law, and M&A.
• Communicate confidently in English—both written and verbal — at an advanced level.
• Hold an LLM degree, and/or have qualifications in English or US law.
• Bring a proven track record of successful deals — and even better, your own client portfolio.

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