Global Regulatory Legal Counsel – Associate Director

Job title:

Global Regulatory Legal Counsel – Associate Director

Company

EY

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.The OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced regulatory lawyer to join our Global General Counsel’s Office (“GCO”) team. 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. The role would suit someone who has a broad regulatory background who is keen to help drive and manage the implementation of these regulations.Your 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 (preferably EU) with at least 8 years PQE in a relevant regulatory area.
• Substantial experience advising on regulatory compliance. 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 ForA self-starter, adept at responding promptly/juggling deadlines who actively looks to build relationships based on trust and confidence.What we offerThe compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges.We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $130,900 to $252,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $157,100 to $286,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.For those living in California, please for additional information.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:42:44 GMT

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