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We provide advice and counsel to enable our colleagues to deliver distinctive services to the firm’s clients globally, while protecting the firm from legal and reputational risks. Our team is comprised of approximately 200 lawyers and legal professionals across nearly 50 countries who come to McKinsey from leading law firms and corporations.

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Our legal professionals work in a variety of areas including commercial arrangements, risk management, M&A, litigation & investigations, corporate, employment, immigration, data privacy and security, and other areas. Below are a few examples.

Digital and Analytics

At McKinsey Digital, we have a deep understanding of the law around technology, data privacy and security, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. We apply this knowledge to create tools and frameworks to support innovation and collaboration with our clients.

Global Public Sector

Our team’s legal expertise helps our public sector practice solve complex social issues and improve the lives of citizens worldwide. The firm’s public sector work ranges from government to education, healthcare to defense and infrastructure.

Intellectual Property

The ideas born here are some of our greatest assets. We provide guidance on the usage, protection, ownership, and enforcement of the firm’s intellectual property rights. We act as counsel for our colleagues and the leadership team on issues related to trademarks and trade secrets.

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“On a daily basis, colleagues I work with find ways to positively challenge each other and allow for growth as an individual and across diverse teams. We have opportunities to shape our path, expand our network, and have impact.”

Melissa, Head of Legal Operations, Philadelphia

“Although our team has a large, global presence, we operate under the same set of principles and values. The firm values guide how we approach the decisions and actions we take, both in our client work and internally.”

Juan, Associate General Counsel, Bogota

“I joined McKinsey because of its people, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make an impact. I’m humbled to work alongside some of the brightest people, and am constantly learning and growing professionally and intellectually. It excites me that I can see how my work helps drive impact both internally and externally.”

Jen, Associate General Counsel, New York

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