EY Legal Counsel - Litigation Group 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

194851279

Legal Counsel – Litigation Practice Group

Through a diverse range of legal work and exposure to the complex legal issues affecting a top four professional services firm, you will develop a bespoke set of legal skills.

Your key 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.
• Support senior litigation lawyers and ensure continuity of their portfolio as and when needed

Skills and attributes for success

• Current Australian practising certificate.
• 5+ 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.

Ideally you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Some experience in employment law 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.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development : At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements : Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary : We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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