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 seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our General Counsel Office (GCO) at EY. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice and support to various business units, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while helping to mitigate legal risks.

Your key responsibilities 
•    Provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues, including corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
•    Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to safeguard the organization’s interests.
•    Conduct legal research and analysis to support business decisions and compliance initiatives.
•    Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement legal policies and procedures.
•    Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the organization and advise on necessary actions.
•    Support training initiatives to promote legal awareness and compliance across the organization.
•    Form part of the globally integrated GCO function, serving as trusted advisors to the EY community through the delivery of proactive legal advice.

Skills and attributes for success 
•    Law degree from an accredited institution.
•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in-house or within a corporate legal department.
•    Strong understanding of corporate law, compliance, and risk management.
•    Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
•    Strong analytical capabilities.
•    Strong attention to detail.
•    Strong interpersonal skills.
•    Flexible attitude
•    Insurance background helpful but not mandatory.
•    Curious mindset and ability to assimilate sometimes complex technical issues quickly are critical.
•    Full English Proficiency. 

What we look for
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers
EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:
•    Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
•    Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
•    The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY | Building a better working world.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions.

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