EY GDS - Senior Associate - Litigation Support/Employment Law

Senior Associate - Litigation Support

The opportunity : 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team within EY. Based in the RMS-GCO team in GDS India, the counsel will work with 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.

Your key responsibilities : 

Key responsibilities will include the following:

- 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 organisation;

- Communicates directly with various departments and recruitment teams to identify and gather documents and data related to past employment;

- Manages review of independent contractor requests to determine whether the proposed relationship meets the standards for independent contractor status using the IRS test and applicable state standards;

- Reviews direct admit package including employment agreements, restricted share unit agreements and other relevant documents to analyze risk of hiring candidates from competitors;

- Access online survey tool for research on restrictions on non-completes at different state level;

- 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;

- Creates and maintains document repositories relating to the above tasks;

- Ensures that all documents prepared are compliant with EY policies; and

- Maintaining an understanding of the impact of changes in EY policies, organizational structure, and procedures.

Skills and attributes for success : 

- Exercises independent judgment to identify issues that require US GCO attorney input for resolution;

- Uses prior experience and knowledge to identify issues for escalation that could otherwise jeopardize EY's image;

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and vendors;

- Ability to team effectively with onshore legal team and colleagues in other functions;

- Ability to assess risk of the contemplated transaction and to tailor internal memorandums accordingly;

- Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently and effectively;

- Keen attention to detail;

- Strong communication and English language (verbal and written) skills;

- Solution - oriented with relentless focus on world class execution of projects and tasks;

- Strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership for success of a given task;

- Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment and ability to work cooperatively with other teams and country practices, demonstrating cultural sensitivity; and

- High levels of personal energy and appetite for work and success.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications - External

Experience and qualifications : 

- Law Graduate, with 2-5 years of experience in employment matters. Having past experience on non-compete and restrictive covenants is preferred; and

- Appreciation of general legal and risk management issues.

What you can look for:
 
- A Team of highly qualified lawyers with energy and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

- An opportunity to be a part of a global company and interact with attorney and business team across the globe.

What working at EY offers:

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across five countries - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines and Poland - 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.