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About the Role

As our legal counsel, you will join the in-house legal team at EY in the General Counsel’s Office (GCO) to provide 18 months’ parental leave cover. This is an opportunity to work in a sophisticated in-house disputes team and build relationships with experienced internal clients. Through a diverse range of legal work and exposure to complex legal issues affecting a top four professional services firm, you will develop a bespoke set of legal skills.

Responsibilities

Managing and advising on a range of disputes and litigated matters
Managing contentious investigations and enquiries by Australian regulators
Briefing and instructing external solicitors, barristers and internal and external experts
Attending mediations and settlement conferences
Instructing and assisting in preparation for hearings
Liaising with and reporting to a wide variety of stakeholders including EY’s executive, global GCO colleagues and insurers
Responding to and advising on orders for document production
Supporting senior litigation lawyers

Requirements

Current Australian practising certificate
6+ years post admission experience
Experience as an in-house lawyer, ideally with some top tier law private practice experience
The ability to provide strategic commercial advice to stakeholders across the business
Highly developed communication and negotiation skills
Pragmatic problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
Ability to work autonomously and to escalate when required
Some experience in employment law and/or regulatory work
A flexible, proactive approach, and an optimistic outlook
The drive to be able to manage a wide variety of work with a growth mindset and positive approach

Location

Warrang – Sydney

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

6+ years post admission experience

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience

Benefits

Yearly wellness incentive
Access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year
Family-friendly policies
Up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave

About the Company

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging.
Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.