Global Litigation Counsel | Cross-Border Defense Leader

EY; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 263,000 - 474,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced litigator to join the Global General Counsel’s Office in San Francisco. You will manage defense of complex litigation, regulatory inquiries, and cross-border matters, advising EY on risk and compliance across service lines.

The role involves drafting pleadings, coordinating subpoenas, and leading strategy with stakeholders. You will interact with partners, manage outside counsel spend, and oversee witness preparation while shaping EY policy on legal issues.

Qualifications

• Significant autonomy in complex litigation and regulatory matters.
• Experience as an attorney with trial, civil and regulatory litigation.
• Strong analytical abilities to synthesize facts and law.
• Understanding of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to EY and its industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels of EY personnel.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel effectively.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college; top of class preferred.
• Law degree from a top law school; top of class preferred.
• 6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Requires active license as an attorney to practice law in the location of the EY office.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of various litigation, enforcement matters and investigations, and internal investigations
• Advise and assist on matters involving cross-border issues or which could have a significant financial or reputational impact to EY
• Consult with partners and other stakeholders on potential or threatened litigation to avoid significant civil, criminal, or regulatory exposure
• Coordinate responses to regulatory subpoenas and preservation requests by determining custodians and drafting preservation notices
• Advise on issues of professional responsibility and risk management, including client acceptance, conflicts of interest, and document retention
• Formulate defense strategies and advise on defense with relevant stakeholders
• Work with outside counsel and actively manage outside counsel spend
• Conduct interviews of potential expert witnesses and current or former personnel
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Participate in preparing key documents in litigation, including briefs, pleadings, and discovery requests
• Participate in preparing witnesses for testimony
• Develop and recommend EY policy and positions on legal issues

Job description

EY is seeking an experienced litigator to join the Global General Counsel’s Office in San Francisco. You will manage defense of complex litigation, regulatory inquiries, and cross-border matters, advising EY on risk and compliance across service lines.

The role involves drafting pleadings, coordinating subpoenas, and leading strategy with stakeholders. You will interact with partners, manage outside counsel spend, and oversee witness preparation while shaping EY policy on legal issues.