Global Regulatory Legal Counsel - Associate Director

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced regulatory change lawyer to join their team. The successful candidate will provide strategic guidance on regulatory obligations, benefiting from a diverse, inclusive culture. Candidates should have 8+ years of PQE in regulatory issues and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Legal qualification with at least 8 years PQE in a relevant regulatory area.
• Experience advising on regulatory compliance, especially EU regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on various regulatory issues globally.
• Advise on the impact of regulations relevant to EY clients.
• Collaborate with global GCO team for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal qualification

8 years PQE in regulatory matters

Regulatory compliance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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

We are looking for an experienced regulatory change lawyer to join our Global General Counsel’s Office (“GCO”) team as an associate director. 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.

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 with at least 8 years PQE in a relevant regulatory area.
• Substantial experience advising on regulatory compliance and active involvement in supporting on regulatory change including on EU regulations/legislation.
• 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.

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 offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.