Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial | General Counsel's Office
EY Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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EY Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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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 within the globally integrated GCO function by delivering proactive, commercial legal advice.
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 across senior stakeholder management with an ability to influence and develop collaborative working relationships in a complex and dynamic environment.
What We Offer You
* Career development: We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Learn more.
* Flexible work arrangements: Our policies empower you to balance professional and personal life, fostering trust and autonomy.
* A comprehensive benefits package: Including wellness incentives, up to 8 weeks of flex leave, gender-neutral paid parental leave, and more. Details here.
* Salary: Competitive and 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.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to an equitable, barrier-free recruitment process. Please share any support or adjustments you need at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Your information will be kept confidential.
Ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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