EY
Global Legal Counsel - Litigation - Associate Director
EY, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Global Legal Counsel - Litigation - Associate Director
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The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced litigator to join our Global General Counsel’s Office ("GCO") team. The successful candidate will help defend claims made against EY, including claims alleging professional malpractice, breach of contract, and securities class action litigation. This role actively manages and participates in the defense of litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and other civil proceedings. The role also responds to subpoenas, inquiries, and investigations by regulators, serving a critical advisory and risk‑management function that addresses compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and firm policies governing all service lines of EY’s business.
Your Key Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of various litigation, enforcement matters, investigations, and internal investigations
Advise and assist on matters involving cross‑border issues or those with 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 appropriate custodians, drafting preservation notices, 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 allocated
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 cost‑effectively
Prepare key documents in litigation, including legal briefs, pleadings, and discovery requests
Prepare witnesses for testimony
Develop and recommend EY policy and positions on legal issues
To Qualify for the Role You Must Have
Significant autonomy in making difficult and nuanced decisions involving litigation, criminal, and regulatory proceedings
Experience as an attorney with significant litigation, including trial experience
Exceptional analytical abilities to synthesize facts and law to determine actions
Understanding of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to EY and its industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel, including firm leaders and managing partners
Demonstrated ability to create, plan, and execute projects; 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
Active license as an attorney to practice law in the location where the resident EY office is located
Skills And Attributes For Success
Strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills and cultural awareness
Proactive attitude and positive mindset, high emotional intelligence, and demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to changing circumstances
Interest and ability to collaborate effectively across geographic locations
Ability to grasp, understand, and effectively articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles
What We Offer You The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that rewards performance and recognizes the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $210,900 to $406,000. The base salary range for the New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $253,100 to $461,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced litigator to join our Global General Counsel’s Office ("GCO") team. The successful candidate will help defend claims made against EY, including claims alleging professional malpractice, breach of contract, and securities class action litigation. This role actively manages and participates in the defense of litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and other civil proceedings. The role also responds to subpoenas, inquiries, and investigations by regulators, serving a critical advisory and risk‑management function that addresses compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and firm policies governing all service lines of EY’s business.
Your Key Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of various litigation, enforcement matters, investigations, and internal investigations
Advise and assist on matters involving cross‑border issues or those with 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 appropriate custodians, drafting preservation notices, 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 allocated
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 cost‑effectively
Prepare key documents in litigation, including legal briefs, pleadings, and discovery requests
Prepare witnesses for testimony
Develop and recommend EY policy and positions on legal issues
To Qualify for the Role You Must Have
Significant autonomy in making difficult and nuanced decisions involving litigation, criminal, and regulatory proceedings
Experience as an attorney with significant litigation, including trial experience
Exceptional analytical abilities to synthesize facts and law to determine actions
Understanding of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to EY and its industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel, including firm leaders and managing partners
Demonstrated ability to create, plan, and execute projects; 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
Active license as an attorney to practice law in the location where the resident EY office is located
Skills And Attributes For Success
Strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills and cultural awareness
Proactive attitude and positive mindset, high emotional intelligence, and demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to changing circumstances
Interest and ability to collaborate effectively across geographic locations
Ability to grasp, understand, and effectively articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles
What We Offer You The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that rewards performance and recognizes the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $210,900 to $406,000. The base salary range for the New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $253,100 to $461,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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