Global Law Engagement and Enablement Lead | London, UK

Ernst & Young; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Global Law Engagement and Enablement Lead to strengthen their internal network and drive operational excellence. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and project oversight, requiring a strong foundation in law or business management and extensive relevant experience. Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills and demonstrated leadership in complex environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a professional services firm or global organization in an advisory role.
• Strong background in project governance and change management.
• Considerable experience with global teams and stakeholder programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess market trends to enhance business strategy and delivery.
• Lead initiatives showcasing Global Law's value proposition.
• Coordinate the Global Law learning agenda and capability-building efforts.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

University/Bachelor's degree in Law/Tax/Commerce/Business Management

PRINCE2 or PMP qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Law Engagement and Enablement Lead

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

The Global Law Engagement and Enablement Lead (LEE) role is key in strengthening EY Law's internal global network connectivity and capabilities, enabling EY Law to lead the market and drive operational excellence. This role involves strategic planning, project oversight and thought leadership as well as stakeholder collaboration across markets, clients, industries, sectors and competencies.

Your key responsibilities

The LEE is an Associate Director-ranked role. Their responsibilities typically include:

• Assessing emerging and future legal market trends and their impact on EY Law to recommend improvements and innovations to business strategy, management, operations and service delivery.
• Teaming with BMC to elevate the brand, building awareness both internally across Global Law Pillars and Super Regions (SR) and externally.
• Leading initiatives to showcase Global Law's value proposition (e.g., speaking engagements, client case studies, collaborations, awards).
• Creating and deploying market materials to educate account teams on specific offerings and initiatives.
• Coordinating the Global Law learning agenda and capability-building initiatives.
• Managing knowledge-sharing platforms and internal communications strategy.
• Driving connectivity across Law network for Global Law initiatives, tools and resources.
• Developing content and running global community calls, forums, and internal campaigns to foster network engagement.
• Communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and project teams across multiple countries to ensure alignment and address any concerns, while navigating diverse cultural contexts and ensuring sensitivity to local practices and regulations.
• Collaborating with key functions such as Talent, Finance, BMC, Technology, Knowledge Insights and Operations to ensure cohesive strategy execution and alignment.
• Identifying and allocating resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and technology, to support project initiatives.

The position holder will perform other responsibilities and tasks as required to achieve the agreed performance outcomes.

Analytical/decision making responsibilities:

• Development of recommendations for strategic direction and/or ability to assist in problem solving as strategic issues arise.
• Proactively anticipates problems before they occur, defines the problems, and identifies the possible/apparent causes.
• Makes key decisions and suggestions based on a solid understanding of the firm's business objectives and own experience/knowledge.
• Uses reasoning to develop alternatives and recommendations for key decisions.
• Ability and authority to resolve challenges related to specific projects that are of varying complexity.

Supervision responsibilities:

• Responsible for coaching and developing other team members and ensuring the core team collaborate and work effectively together.
• Directing GDS enablement team members to support with delivery of high standard materials.
• Responsible for executing the strategic direction and operational excellence of Law and Tax, acting as role model to others.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proactive self-starter with the ability to translate strategy into tactical execution.
• In-depth knowledge of EY's organization, strategy, culture, and Tax practice, including growth drivers and solutions.
• Expertise in managing market growth, navigating EY's matrix organization, and engaging stakeholders effectively.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and create impact.
• Experienced in project management, prioritizing complex initiatives, and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels and maintaining professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Education:

• University/Bachelor's degree in Law/Tax/Commerce/Business Management or related field.
• Additional professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2 or PMP, are desirable.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in a professional services firm or large global organization in an advisory role.
• Considerable experience of operating and influencing across multiple levels of an organization and working with global virtue teams/networks.
• Project management experience and excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex stakeholder programs.
• Good understanding of project governance and change management principles.
• Understanding of P&L and general firm financials

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