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EY Ernst & Young Jobs Senior Legal Counsel



EY Ernst & Young Jobs Senior Legal Counsel:ย The Legal function of this large Professional Services Organization is dedicated to the provision of world class in-house legal services to the organizationโ€™s service lines and regions.

  • The role of Senior Counsel for Pakistan/Afghanistan region reports to the Country Managing Partner with a dotted reporting line to the MENA General Counsel, supporting the organizationโ€™s member firms in primarily in Pakistan, Afghanistan, but also throughout EYโ€™s MENA Region
  • The role will be based in Karachi.
  • While this is a senior role for a generalist lawyer, significant contractual negotiation experience with domestic and international clients, as well as demonstrable litigation and dispute resolution experience, are two critical requirements.

Responsibilities

  • In conjunction with the Country Managing Partner and MENA General Counsel, lead, plan strategically, and develop the legal function in the region to align with the delivery of the organizationโ€™s strategy and vision.
  • Work with the EMEIA Area Counsel to facilitate efficient and high-quality legal services primarily in Pakistan and Afghanistan, but also throughout EYโ€™s MENA region where needed.
  • Coordinate closely with Legal Practice Group leaders to deliver exceptional client service primarily in Pakistan and Afghanistan, but also throughout EYโ€™s MENA region where needed.
  • Manage and coordinate delivery of contentious, non-contentious, compliance and governance related legal advice and assistance in all practice areas.
  • Draft and participate in commercial contracts negotiations with clients and service providers, elevate legal risks to management and relevant Legal Practice Group leader.
  • Directly support the management and resolution of complex and brand affecting litigation and disputes.
  • Support business transactions.
  • Develop relationships with all relevant business stakeholders, including the Pakistan, Afghanistan and MENA Leadership Team, and to act as trusted advisor.
  • Support legal function Network Teams and promote the teamwork & cross-support working between the organizationโ€™s lawyers within Pakistan, Afghanistan, MENA and Globally.
  • Support the Global Legal Function and promote coordination within Pakistan, Afghanistan and MENA of lawyers affiliated with global practice groups.
  • Serve as a mentor to more junior Legal team members.
  • Identify and manage external counsel.
  • Assist in leading the Pakistan, Afghanistan and MENA legal teamโ€™s best practices, including: (i) Development and maintenance of Legal Policies & Checklists, Doโ€™s & Donโ€™ts, FAQs, Templates & Guidance notes (ii) Provision of regular training to internal clients on key legal and regulatory issues (iii) Selection and maintenance of legal research resources.Key Requirements
  • Qualified to practice law in Pakistan, and ideally the United States, UK, Australia or New Zealand.
  • At least 10 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with an international law firm and/or multi-national corporation with at least a significant portion of such experience occurring in Pakistan and/or the Middle East.
  • Ideally, in-depth experience of the professional services industry.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Urdu.
  • Developed commercial awareness with an outcome orientated approach and the ability to apply legal principles pragmatically.

Other Personal Characteristics

  • Unquestioned ethics and integrity.
  • High level of self-confidence and energy.
  • High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience.
  • Pragmatic with strong business acumen.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Apply

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