Legal Counsel - Senior Associate | ErnstYoung Job

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Legal Counsel – Senior Associate

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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

As the Senior Associate - Legal Counsel for EY Luxembourg, you will be a member of our General Counsel’s Office (EY Internal/In-house Legal Department) and will be working on a various range of legal topics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating contracts and agreements with EY Luxembourg’s clients (master services agreements, General Terms and Conditions, etc.) and suppliers (procurement, IT contracts, partnership or alliance agreements, subcontracts, etc.).
• Providing legal advice on various legal matters (civil law, new technology law, intellectual property rights, data protection/GDPR, commercial law, etc.) to EY Luxembourg’s Partners and people from our Audit, Tax and Consulting service lines as well as to all business lines supports (HR, Marketing, Infrastructure, etc.).
• Assisting, from time to time, EY Luxembourg General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on other legal matters.
• Knowledge of regulatory reviews and basic employment law would also be a plus. 

What we look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 

Qualifications:

• You hold a Master’s in Business/Company Law or Contract Law.
• You have 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in a similar working environment or in a law firm handling at least contractual matters.
• You have a thorough understanding of Luxembourg law and regulations. Knowledge and past experience in contractual matters (notably IT contracts) or New Technology Law matter is beneficial.
• You are fluent in English and at least an A2+ level of French.  Any other language skills such as German will be considered as an asset (but it is not compulsory).
• You demonstrate excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
• You show well established organizational, multitasking and prioritization skills.
• You appreciate working in a highly dynamic & international environment.

 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. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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