The opportunity
Ernst & Young LLP is looking for an experienced candidate to join our collegial team of lawyers in the General Counsel's Office as Senior Legal Counsel. Our General Counsel's Office is a respected, award-winning, innovative and integrated part of our professional services firm.
This Senior Legal Counsel position reports to the Associate General Counsel and will primarily be responsible for providing legal and policy advice, guidance, and support on a wide range of matters relating to our regulated businesses. There is a significant research component to the role, including monitoring changes to professional rules, regulations and laws affecting our firm with a view to advising internal stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters affecting our various operations.
Your key responsibilities
Skills and attributes for success
To qualify for the role you must have:
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.