Eliza Bates
About Eliza Bates
Eliza Bates serves as the Director and Senior Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2014. With a legal career spanning over a decade, she has held various roles in prominent law firms and has extensive experience in legal counsel and governance.
Work at KPMG Australia
Eliza Bates has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2013. She currently holds the position of Director - Senior Legal Counsel, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she served as Senior Legal Counsel from 2017 and as Legal Counsel from 2014. Her experience at KPMG also includes a tenure in Governance - Tax Services from 2013 to 2014. Throughout her time at KPMG, Bates has contributed to various legal and governance matters within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Eliza Bates completed her education at Goulburn Valley Grammar School. Her professional expertise encompasses legal counsel, governance, and tax services. Bates has developed a strong background in legal matters through her various roles at KPMG and other law firms, equipping her with the skills necessary for her current position.
Background
Before joining KPMG, Eliza Bates worked at Thomsons Lawyers as an Associate from 2010 to 2012 and at Mills Oakley Lawyers as a Lawyer from 2007 to 2010. She also served as Legal Counsel at KPMG from 2012 to 2013. This diverse background in legal practice has contributed to her extensive experience in the field.
Professional Experience
Eliza Bates has accumulated significant professional experience in the legal sector. Her career includes roles at prominent law firms and a longstanding tenure at KPMG Australia. Her positions have ranged from Lawyer to Associate and Legal Counsel, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks and governance.