Job Description

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The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced regulatory change lawyer to join our Global General Counsel's Office ("GCO") team as an associate director. The successful candidate will help drive change by providing strategic guidance and support on EY's regulatory obligations, enabling the EY Network to meet the requirements of new and evolving regulations that impact across the EY Network. This is a new role for the team and would suit someone who has a broad regulatory background and has been involved and is keen to help drive and manage the implementation of relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a wide range of regulatory issues across differing legal regimes around the world (including regimes such as the EU AI Act and NIS2, sanctions and global ESG and modern slavery regulations).
• Advise on the potential impact of regulations relevant to EY clients that may impact how EY provides services to them (such as the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act).
• Horizon scan for regulatory developments and proactively advise on potential compliance obligations and mitigation opportunities.
• Actively collaborate and positively team with fellow members of the Global GCO team and other internal functions to help drive regulatory compliance and efficiency.
• Instruct and work with external counsel.
• Contribute to internal guidance, best practices, and templates.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Legal qualification with at least 8 years PQE in a relevant regulatory area.
• Substantial experience advising on regulatory compliance and active involvement in supporting on regulatory change including on EU regulations/legislation. This may be within a global financial services organization (an added advantage though not essential).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with working with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• In house experience (either on secondment or through an in house role) is an added advantage though not essential.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills and cultural awareness.
• Proactive attitude and positive mindset, high degree of emotional intelligence, and demonstrated aptitude for resilience, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and dynamics.
• Interest and ability to positively team and collaborate effectively across geographic locations.
• Ability to grasp, understand, and effectively articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles.

What we look for
A self-starter, adept at responding promptly/juggling deadlines who actively looks to build relationships based on trust and confidence.
What we offer you
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.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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