Tax Intern, KPMG Law - JD/LLM | Tempe Winter 2027

Location: Tempe, AZ

At KPMG Law, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at a globally recognized, business-integrated legal practice. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work alongside KPMG's extensive network of multidisciplinary specialists and leverage advanced legal technologies. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking an Intern to join our KPMG Law practice.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in reviewing and analyzing various legal documents, such as commercial contracts and corporate governance materials Contribute to legal research and monitoring developments in the legal and regulatory environment to ensure contracts and services remain compliant Support legal managed services engagements, which may involve monitoring developments in the legal and regulatory environment to ensure contracts and services remain compliant Manage the formation, registration and dissolution of domestic and international entities, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements Draft and maintain corporate documents including bylaws, operating agreements, resolutions and meeting minutes for boards and committees Coordinate and file annual reports, business licenses and other regulatory filings to maintain good standing across jurisdictions Collaborate with diverse teams of professionals within KPMG Law and across KPMGs broader network, including international member firms Act with integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility to uphold KPMGs respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: a JD or equivalent program (such as LLM and more) from an accredited college or university; plan to pursue Arizona bar license preferred Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook) and a passion to innovate through technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their application to various legal services use cases Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management and leadership skills; a flexible and adaptable team player; resourceful in delivering high-quality work Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage assignments in a team environment Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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