About this role
<div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </p> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </p> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world. </p> </div> <div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> </div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Job Title </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Senior Associate – Employment Law Support</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>The opportunity</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team within EY. Based in the GCO Enablement team in GDS India, the role will support the General Counsel’s Office (GCO) attorneys on US employment law issues including restrictive covenants and non-compete, issuance of cease-and-desist letters/ warning letters for violating restrictive covenants, collection letters for debt recovery, reviewing status of independent contractors etc. It would also involve working on cross-border employment issues dealing with restrictive covenants. The role includes preparation and dissemination of required correspondence and maintenance of documentation.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Your responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Key responsibilities will include the following:</span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drafting internal memorandums for review by the GCO for analysis of risk relating to restrictive covenants and non-compete clauses in employment agreements and other relevant documents pertaining to employee’s association with the previous organization;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Communicates directly with various departments and recruitment teams to identify and gather documents and data related to past employment;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Reviews direct admit package including employment agreements, restricted share unit agreements and other relevant documents to analyze risk of hiring candidates from competitors;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Draft letters and notices for review by GCO regarding violation of restrictive covenants, non-compete clauses or for granting permission for waiver of specific restrictions or collection/demand letters for debt recovery;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Creates and maintains document repositories relating to the above tasks;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensures that all documents prepared are compliant with EY policies; and</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintaining an understanding of the impact of changes in EY policies, organizational structure, and procedures.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Skills and attributes for success</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will be provided with training and coaching on the job. We are looking for someone who has the following attributes and skills:</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Exercises independent judgment to identify issues that require US GCO attorney input for resolution;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Uses prior experience and knowledge to identify issues for escalation that could otherwise jeopardize EY’s image;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and vendors;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to team effectively with onshore legal team and colleagues in other functions;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to assess risk of the contemplated transaction and to tailor internal memorandums accordingly;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently and effectively;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Keen attention to detail;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong communication and English language (verbal and written) skills;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Solution – oriented with relentless focus on world class execution of projects and tasks;</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment and ability to work cooperatively with other teams and country practices, demonstrating cultural sensitivity; and</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Experience and qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Law Graduate, with 3-5 years of experience in employment law matters. Having past experience on non-compete and restrictive covenants is preferred; and</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Appreciation of general legal and risk management issues.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>What we look for</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Someone who wants to grow into a new role at EY and develop new skills and attributes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A passion to contribute to the growth of the wider GCO and GDS team</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>What you can look for</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A Team of highly qualified legal professionals with energy and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">An opportunity to be a part of a global company and work with attorneys and teams across the globe.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>What working at EY offers</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten countries – Argentina, India, China, Philippines, Poland, Mexico, Spain, UK, Hungary, Sri Lanka – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p><div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p><b>EY | Building a better working world </b></p> <p>EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> </div>