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EY · 1 day ago

Global Legal Counsel - Litigation - Associate Director

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$211K/yr - $406K/yr

8+ years exp

EY is a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams, seeking an experienced litigator to join their Global General Counsel’s Office. The successful candidate will manage and participate in the defense of litigation, mediations, and investigations, while providing critical advisory and risk management functions.

AccountingAdviceBusiness IntelligenceConsultingFinancial ServicesProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of various litigation, enforcement matters and investigations, and internal investigations

Advise and assist on matters involving cross-border issues or which could have a significant financial or reputational impact to EY

Consult with partners and other stakeholders on potential or threatened litigation to avoid significant civil, criminal, or regulatory exposure

Coordinate responses to regulatory subpoenas and preservation requests by determining the appropriate custodians, drafting the preservation notice, and ensuring compliance

Advise on issues of professional responsibility and risk management, such as client acceptance and continuances, conflicts of interest, document retention, independence, professional standards and guidance, restatements, special investigations, and discovery of financial statement errors or potential client fraud

Formulate defense strategies and other tactical decisions in potential or active litigation matters involving EY and consult on defense strategies with relevant stakeholders

Work with outside counsel and actively manage outside counsel spend to ensure resources are appropriately spent

Conduct interviews of potential expert witnesses and current or former personnel in connection with litigation or other matters

Participate in mediations and other settlement negotiations to resolve disputes in a cost-effective manner

Participate in preparing key documents in litigation, including legal briefs, pleadings, and discovery requests

Participate in preparing witnesses for testimony

Develop and recommend EY policy and positions on legal issues

Qualification

Litigation experienceRegulatory complianceLegal analysisProject managementNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCultural awarenessTeam playerEmotional intelligence

Required

Significant level of autonomy in making difficult and often nuanced decisions involving litigation, criminal, and regulatory proceedings

Experience as an attorney with significant litigation, including trial and related experience

Exceptionally strong analytical abilities to synthesize facts and law to determine actions

Understand laws, rules, and regulations applicable to EY and its industry

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface and communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel, including firm leaders and managing partners

Demonstrated ability to create, plan, and successfully execute projects; the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage outside counsel effectively

A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college; top of class preferred

Law degree from a top law school; top of class preferred

8+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department

Requires active license as an attorney to practice law in the location where the resident EY office is located

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off options

Flexible vacation policy

Designated EY Paid Holidays

Winter/Summer breaks

Personal/Family Care

Other leaves of absence

Company

EY

Glassdoor3.8

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets.

Founded in 1989

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

http://www.ey.com

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