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Legal Counsel – Corporate and Commercial | General Counsel’s Office
The opportunity
As our Legal Counsel, you’ll provide commercial contracting advice to support EY’s growing business.
This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney. The role is offered as a 12-month contractual role and can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
Your key responsibilities
* Work closely with EY’s professionals and pursuits teams to negotiate and manage a wide variety of high-value pursuits and agreements, including large-scale transformation projects.
* Collaborate with our colleagues locally and globally on issues relating to complex global contracting initiatives and projects.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to the EY community by delivering proactive, commercial legal advice as part of the globally integrated GCO function.
Skills and attributes for success
* An unrestricted practicing certificate for an Australian jurisdiction.
* At least 8 years’ post-admission experience gained in a top or leading mid-tier firm and/or reputable in-house experience.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
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.
* Demonstrated experience in senior stakeholder management with the ability to influence and develop collaborative working relationships in a complex and dynamic environment.
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 more here.
* Career development: Your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences here.
* Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible 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 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 here.
* Salary: We offer a competitive salary, negotiable based on skills and experience.
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which our offices are located across Australia. We pay respects to their cultures and Elders — past, present, and emerging. Learn more about our reconciliation efforts at our website.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are core to our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier-free recruitment process. Please share any support or adjustments you need to participate fully. For questions, contact us at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or call +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). All information shared will be kept confidential.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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