Legal Counsel - Contracts | General Counsel Office

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Legal Counsel Contracts | General Counsel Office

The opportunity  

We are looking for a contracts lawyer to join the in-house legal team at EY in the General Counsel’s Office (GCO).  This is an opportunity to work closely with and learn from sophisticated internal clients.  You will form an integral part of the client facing teams, while also developing relationships with experienced risk, governance and service delivery professionals.  You will develop a bespoke set of legal skills through your exposure to the complex legal issues impacting a big four professional services firm. There is a diverse range of legal work, which allows lawyers to pursue expertise in an area of their choice.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney. This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Autonomously manage, draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts used by our business across all service lines including engagement agreements, technology and managed services agreements, consultancy agreements, master services agreements, global framework agreements, and strategic business relationship agreements.
• Provide timely and proactive advice and guidance to the business on varied legal issues, including governance, intellectual property, information security, data protection, liability and risk mitigation.
• Assist the pursuits team with contract reviews for tender submissions.
• Partner with our business and engage with the business stakeholders to assist with firm wide and GCO projects.
• Collaborate with our colleagues locally and around the world on complex global engagements, initiatives and projects

Skills and attributes for success 

• Current Australian practising certificate.
• 6 years plus post admission experience.
• The ability to provide strategic commercial advice to stakeholders across the business
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
• Ability to work autonomously and to escalate when required

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

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

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

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

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