Job description

Requisition ID:  523581

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, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

We are looking for a legal counsel to join the Transactions team in the General Counsel’s Office for the Oceania region.  This in-house legal role involves advising on a range of matters to support EY’s transactions and regulatory portfolio. This role is offered as a permanent full time role and can be based in any of our EY Offices across Australia.

Your key responsibilities

• Partner with our business and engage with key stakeholders on Firm acquisitions. The role involves drafting and negotiating confidentiality agreements, non-binding indicative offers/term sheets, leading due diligence, drafting and negotiating sale agreements, and managing the completion and integration process.                       

• Advise on matters relating to Firm governance and structure, legal aspects of the Firm’s banking facilities, as well as general corporate advisory work including in relation to capital markets.

• Collaborate with our colleagues locally and around the world on complex cross-border transactions and structuring, Firm governance and other transactional projects.

• Advise and assist on a range of regulatory matters.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

• 4-6 years post admission experience ideally gained in a top or leading mid-tier firm and/or in-house experience.
• Proven expertise in advising clients on M&A and corporate advisory/governance matters. Experience in banking and finance will be highly regarded. 
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice to stakeholders in the Firm.
• Strong communication, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and to escalate when required.
• High level of engagement, enthusiasm and confidence to navigate complex legal issues.
• Curiosity, commitment to continuous learning and pragmatic approach to solving problems.
• A passion and drive to make a valuable contribution as part of a team.
• A legal practicing certificate for an Australian jurisdiction.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A flexible, proactive approach, and an optimistic outlook.
• The drive to be able to manage a wide variety of work and legal issues with a growth mindset and positive approach.  

What we offer

• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or phone +61 3 8650 7788 (option 4).

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.  

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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