Global Legal Counsel – Litigation – Associate Director

Overview

In this role, you will defend EY in civil litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters, guiding risk management and legal strategy across cross-border issues. You will collaborate with partners, manage outside counsel, and shape responses to subpoenas and investigations. The position sits in EY’s Global GCO, focusing on high-stakes disputes and compliance with applicable laws and firm policies. This is a chance to influence EY’s risk posture and support strategic business objectives on a global scale.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible environment
• diverse and inclusive culture
• world-class experiences
• supportive leadership
• opportunity to influence global policy
• focus on professional development

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation, enforcement matters, investigations, and internal inquiries
• Advise on cross-border issues with potential financial or reputational impact
• Coordinate regulatory responses and preservation efforts
• Provide guidance on professional responsibility, conflicts, document retention, and disclosures
• Develop defense strategies and liaise with stakeholders and outside counsel
• Oversee outside counsel spend and effectiveness
• Interview expert witnesses and prepare documents and witnesses for testimony
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Contribute to EY policy positions on legal issues
• Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, and discovery requests
• Advise on compliance with laws and firm policies

Key requirements

• Significant litigation experience including trial work
• Strong analytical ability to synthesize facts and law
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to EY and its industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication; diplomatic interface with leadership
• Proven project planning and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage outside counsel
• Bachelor’s degree; top of class preferred
• Law degree from a top law school; top of class preferred
• Active attorney license to practice in the location of the EY office
• 6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney

• strong negotiation and communication
• cultural awareness
• emotional intelligence
• litigation strategy
• regulatory compliance
• discovery and document management

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