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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in litigation management, including formulating defense strategies and advising on regulatory matters. Possesses strong analytical abilities and communication skills to effectively navigate complex legal issues and collaborate with stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation ManagementRegulatory ComplianceLegal Brief PreparationNegotiation SkillsAnalytical Abilities
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Litigation ExperienceTrial ExperienceLegal ResearchContract LawRisk ManagementCross-Border Legal IssuesSubpoena ResponseInternal InvestigationsDiscovery RequestsExpert Witness Interviews
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementEmotional IntelligenceAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Attorney LicenseLaw Degree
Industry Keywords
Professional MalpracticeBreach of ContractSecurities Class ActionCivil ProceedingsMediationsArbitrationsRegulatory InquiriesEnforcement MattersEY PoliciesLegal Principles
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Defend claims against EY, including professional malpractice, breach of contract, and securities class action claims
- Manage and participate in litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and other civil proceedings
- Respond to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and investigations
- Handle litigation, enforcement matters, and internal investigations
- Advise on cross-border matters and matters with significant financial or reputational impact
- Consult with partners and stakeholders on potential or threatened litigation
- Coordinate responses to regulatory subpoenas and preservation requests
- Advise on professional responsibility and risk management issues
- Formulate defense strategies and tactical decisions in litigation matters
- Manage outside counsel and outside counsel spend
- Conduct interviews of expert witnesses and current or former personnel
- Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
- Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, discovery requests, and witnesses for testimony
- Develop and recommend EY policies and positions on legal issues
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant autonomy in making difficult and nuanced decisions involving litigation, criminal, and regulatory proceedings
- Experience as an attorney with significant litigation, including trial and related experience
- Exceptionally strong analytical abilities to synthesize facts and law
- Understanding of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to EY and its industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel, including firm leaders and managing partners
- Demonstrated ability to create, plan, and successfully execute projects
- Ability to 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
- Law degree from a top law school
- 6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Active license as an attorney to practice law in the location where the resident EY office is located
- Strong negotiation and communication skills and cultural awareness
- Proactive attitude, positive mindset, emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, and adaptability
- Ability to collaborate effectively across geographic locations
- Ability to articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible environment
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Future-focused skills development
- World-class experiences
- Recruitment disability-related adjustments or accommodations