Legal Counsel - Litigation Practice Group

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Legal Counsel – Litigation Practice Group

The opportunity

As our legal counsel you’ll join the in-house legal team at EY in the General Counsel’s Office (GCO) to provide 18 months’ parental leave cover. This is an opportunity to work in a sophisticated in-house disputes team and to build relationships with experienced internal clients. Through a diverse range of legal work and exposure to the complex legal issues affecting a top four professional services firm, you will develop a bespoke set of legal skills.

This role is based in Warrang – Sydney.

Your Key Responsibilities

Managing and advising on a range of disputes and litigated mattersManaging contentious investigations and enquiries by Australian regulatorsBriefing and instructing external solicitors, barristers and internal and external expertsAttending mediations and settlement conferencesInstructing and assisting in preparation for hearingsLiaising with and reporting to a wide variety of stakeholders including EY’s executive, global GCO colleagues and insurersResponding to and advising on orders for document productionSupporting senior litigation lawyers

Skills And Attributes For Success

Current Australian practising certificate6+ years post admission experienceExperience as an in-house lawyer, ideally with some top tier law private practice experienceThe ability to provide strategic commercial advice to stakeholders across the businessHighly developed communication and negotiation skillsPragmatic problem-solving skills and the ability to think creativelyAbility to work autonomously and to escalate when required

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.

Some experience in employment law and/or regulatory work.A flexible, proactive approach, and an optimistic outlook.The drive to be able to manage a wide variety of work with a growth mindset and positive approach.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work 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 access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits     Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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