Zürich
Assistant – Office of the General Counsel
- 18 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- 8004 Zürich
About the job
With 300 different opportunities in auditing and consulting, our employees can choose the career path that suits them best. With our experience in business transformation and ESG consulting, we support our clients in tackling the greatest challenges of our time. We are a goal-oriented and values-based company where your insights create opportunities for you and your commitment contributes to a better future. Work that matters – supported by a community that values differences and cares for you. Gain valuable experience that lasts a lifetime and receive recognition for your achievements. Find opportunity everywhere with KPMG.
Assistant – Office of the General Counsel
Location: Zurich
Workload: 100%
Start Date: By arrangement
- Perform standardised legal tasks (e.g. in commercial register matters) and maintain legal templates
- Act as the first point of contact for triaging and coordinating new enquiries
- Maintain checklists, process documentation and workflows and continuously develop them further
- Manage the organised filing of electronic and physical documents
- Keep content in the OGC intranet up to date and create and format guidance documents, checklists and FAQs
- Actively participate in tool implementations as well as in the digitalisation and automation of processes (e.g. e-signature, shared mailbox, automations)
- Take on diverse administrative tasks (appointment organisation, correspondence, document management) and act as an interface to other Corporate Centre areas
How You Advance KPMG
Why You Are Successful
- Commercial training (or equivalent)
- Ideally some initial experience in the legal field
- Excellent German and English skills, both spoken and written
- Confident use of Microsoft 365 and digital tools
- Interest in legal topics and legal operations as well as enjoyment of standardisation and quality
- Networked thinking, quick comprehension, precise and careful working style, and resilience
- Team player with strong communication skills and enjoyment of interface work
Your Benefits
Unleash Your Potential
We offer personalised training programmes, a wide range of courses and tailored career paths to help you fully realise your potential. Our offerings include specialised courses, mentoring programmes, further education, the People Manager Academy and much more. We encourage you to develop future-proof skills through digital learning, external programmes and support for professional qualifications. Surrounded by motivated and open-minded experts, you can exchange ideas, question perspectives and help shape the future.
Grow at KPMG
Mentoring and Networking
At KPMG, we support your professional and personal development through personalised mentoring programmes and a culture of collaboration.
Through programmes such as WoMentoring for young professionals, networking and social events, you build enriching relationships with colleagues and clients. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are the key to innovation and professional growth.
Flexible Working
With us, you will find the necessary support and flexibility to balance your career with your private life. You can benefit from hybrid working models, flexible hours, the possibility to work from abroad (up to 10 working days per calendar year), and generous parental leave. Additionally, you have the option to purchase extra holiday days.
Work at KPMG
Additional Benefits
Successful employees need top IT infrastructure and excellent mobility – not only during work but also privately. KPMG pays your mobile phone bill, offers financial support for your mobile phone device as well as an SBB half-fare travelcard subscription. Additionally, parking spaces are available at fair prices. Our lunch allowance takes care of your nourishment. Furthermore, you benefit from additional discounts in various areas.
Generous Parental Leave
We offer you generous parental leave: 18 weeks maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave, which you can take within the first year after the birth or adoption of your child. Fathers can additionally apply for up to 2 months of unpaid leave.
To further support families, we offer places in camps for children aged 6 to 15 during school holidays in cooperation with MS Sports. Additional support is available through our Parents Circle.
Inspired by Innovation
At KPMG, you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts. In our inspiring environment, clear thinking and strong perspectives count more than hierarchies – because good ideas always take precedence with us. We support you with state-of-the-art tools and cutting-edge AI technologies so that you can participate in and actively shape technological progress in your daily work.
Lived Diversity
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is reflected in our policies and practices. Become part of a culture that celebrates uniqueness. In our various communities (KNOW, KNOW Young, Pride and Internationals at KPMG), you can exchange ideas with like-minded colleagues.
Values & Culture
Questions? We Are Here for You
Elena Hermann
Recruiter
elenahermann@kpmg.com
+41 58 249 72 16
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-hermann-a403127/
