EY
Global Legal Counsel - Litigation - Associate Director
EY, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Global Legal Counsel - Litigation - Associate Director
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, securities class action litigation, and other civil proceedings. This role actively manages and participates in litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and responds to subpoenas, inquiries, and regulatory investigations. The position serves a critical advisory and risk‑management function, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and firm policies affecting EY’s business.
Your Key Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of litigation, enforcement matters, investigations, and internal investigations.
Advise and assist on matters involving cross‑border issues or significant financial or reputational impact to EY.
Consult with partners and stakeholders on potential or threatened litigation to avoid civil, criminal, or regulatory exposure.
Coordinate responses to regulatory subpoenas and preservation requests, determine custodians, draft preservation notices, and ensure compliance.
Advise on professional responsibility and risk management issues such as client acceptance, continuances, conflicts of interest, document retention, independence, professional standards, restatements, special investigations, and discovery of financial statement errors or potential client fraud.
Formulate defense strategies and make tactical decisions in potential or active litigation matters, consulting relevant stakeholders.
Work with outside counsel and 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.
Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations to resolve disputes cost‑effectively.
Prepare key litigation documents such as legal briefs, pleadings, and discovery requests.
Prepare witnesses for testimony.
Develop and recommend EY policy positions on legal issues.
Qualifications
Significant autonomy in making nuanced decisions in litigation, criminal, and regulatory proceedings.
Attorney with substantial litigation experience, including trial and related 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 effectively and diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel, including firm leaders and managing partners.
Demonstrated ability to create, plan, and execute projects; meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage outside counsel effectively.
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 in the jurisdiction where the EY office is located.
Skills & Attributes for Success
Strong team player with excellent negotiation, communication skills, and cultural awareness.
Proactive attitude, positive mindset, high emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to changing circumstances.
Ability to collaborate effectively across geographic locations.
Ability to grasp, understand, and articulate complex legal and contractual principles.
Compensation and Benefits The compensation ranges below comply with United States pay transparency laws. The base salary range for this position in all U.S. locations is $210,900 to $406,000, with a higher range of $253,100 to $461,400 for the New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento). Individual salaries are determined by factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. The Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Hybrid work model; most external client‑serving roles work in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.
Flexible vacation policy allowing personal discretion.
Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
Apply Today Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
EY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. EY also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Your Key Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of litigation, enforcement matters, investigations, and internal investigations.
Advise and assist on matters involving cross‑border issues or significant financial or reputational impact to EY.
Consult with partners and stakeholders on potential or threatened litigation to avoid civil, criminal, or regulatory exposure.
Coordinate responses to regulatory subpoenas and preservation requests, determine custodians, draft preservation notices, and ensure compliance.
Advise on professional responsibility and risk management issues such as client acceptance, continuances, conflicts of interest, document retention, independence, professional standards, restatements, special investigations, and discovery of financial statement errors or potential client fraud.
Formulate defense strategies and make tactical decisions in potential or active litigation matters, consulting relevant stakeholders.
Work with outside counsel and 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.
Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations to resolve disputes cost‑effectively.
Prepare key litigation documents such as legal briefs, pleadings, and discovery requests.
Prepare witnesses for testimony.
Develop and recommend EY policy positions on legal issues.
Qualifications
Significant autonomy in making nuanced decisions in litigation, criminal, and regulatory proceedings.
Attorney with substantial litigation experience, including trial and related 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 effectively and diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel, including firm leaders and managing partners.
Demonstrated ability to create, plan, and execute projects; meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage outside counsel effectively.
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 in the jurisdiction where the EY office is located.
Skills & Attributes for Success
Strong team player with excellent negotiation, communication skills, and cultural awareness.
Proactive attitude, positive mindset, high emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to changing circumstances.
Ability to collaborate effectively across geographic locations.
Ability to grasp, understand, and articulate complex legal and contractual principles.
Compensation and Benefits The compensation ranges below comply with United States pay transparency laws. The base salary range for this position in all U.S. locations is $210,900 to $406,000, with a higher range of $253,100 to $461,400 for the New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento). Individual salaries are determined by factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. The Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Hybrid work model; most external client‑serving roles work in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.
Flexible vacation policy allowing personal discretion.
Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
Apply Today Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
EY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. EY also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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