Deputy General Counsel

 

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build !

 

The opportunities: your next adventure awaits

As a Deputy General Counsel for EY Luxembourg, you will be a member of our in-house Legal Department and will be working on a various range of legal topics mostly focusing on contractual, business operations and corporate/regulatory compliance matters. In this role, you will have regular exposure to EY Luxembourg partners & leadership.

 

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing strategic legal advice to our leadership team as well as guidance on complex legal issues Collaborating with key stakeholders and defining a legal strategy to mitigate legal risks in contractual agreements and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and EY’s engagements policies Drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating contracts and agreements with EY Luxembourg’s local and international clients (master services agreements, General Terms and Conditions, etc.) and suppliers (procurement, IT contracts, partnership & alliance agreements, subcontracts, software, etc.) Elaborating and keeping up-to-date EY Luxembourg’s contractual library and providing appropriate guidance and training to EY’s teams regarding the use of contractual templates Providing legal advice on various legal matters (civil law, commercial law, corporate, etc.) to EY Luxembourg’s partnership and people from Assurance, Tax and Consulting service lines as well as to the business lines supports Advising on corporate governance matters and projects and ensuring compliance with relevant corporate laws Advising and providing guidance on International Sanctions Matters including for client acceptance assessments Identifying and assessing legal risks associated with business transactions /activities Monitoring legal and regulatory changes that may impact our business

 

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What we look for

You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, solution-minded, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust You are discrete. You will have exposure to all sorts of highly confidential information that will need to be handled with the utmost confidentiality

 

Qualifications

You hold a Master in Business, Company or Contract Law You have at least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar working environment or in a law firm handling at least contractual matters You have a thorough understanding of Luxembourg laws and regulations and full command and expertise in structuring, drafting and negotiating various complex contractual arrangements You hold a full working proficiency or native level in French & English. Any other language skills such as German will be considered as an asset (but it is not compulsory) You are a decision-maker You demonstrate excellent writing, communication and presentation skills You show well-established organizational, multitasking and prioritization skills You appreciate working in a highly dynamic & international environment

 

What’s in it for you

Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together

 

What you can expect

A first call with a member of our HR Department A Technical interview with Business Hiring Manager