Legal Advisor Attorney Senior Manager

The Opportunity

The role will require the right candidate to provide internal legal support to the leadership, partners and employees of EY Trinidad ensuring business activities are carried in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations and EY Global network’s policies and procedures. This position foresees working with all EYC countries and colleagues in various Service Lines and business support functions as required and will report directly to EY Law Associate Partner and Global General Counsel’s Office (Global GCO) teams.

Key responsibilities

Contribute to ensuring legal compliance with specific emphasis on AML, public procurement and labour law, mitigating legal risks and protecting EY Trinidad business legal interests

Provide oral and written advice to the firms’ management and employees on matters relevant for the EY operations

Draft or review the firms’ contracts with clients, vendors, employees and other third parties

Facilitate GDPR compliance locally

Participate in the implementation of internal projects requiring legal input

Participate in drafting internal regulation, policies and procedures in alignment with the EY global policies and procedures to the local specifics

Monitor developments of legislation and notifying the respective firms’ leadership on changes as well as provide recommendations and clarifications

Liaise with external law firms, governmental agencies and authorities

Directly report to and cooperate with EYC General Counsel

Cooperate with other members of CESA GCO and Global GCO teams

Perform duties in strict compliance with EY internal regulations

Skills and attributes for success

Ability to interact effectively and build cooperative relationships with different management levels and external parties in a multinational environment

High work ethics and integrity

To qualify for the role you must hold

Solid academic background holding University degree in Law

Minimum 7-10 years work experience as an Attorney, either with an in-house legal department of an international company, law firm or sole practitioner, and therefore ready to work independently

Legal Education Certificate and membership with Trinidad and Tobago Law Association

Knowledge of key national and EU laws and regulations governing business activities of EY, including but not limited to Civil law, Corporate law, Commercial law, Industrial Relations, AML, Public Procurement law and Employment law

What we offer

A collaborative and international environment where everyone works together to create a better working world

Faster than ever growth with support and coaching from some of the most experienced and engaging colleagues

Excellent training and development prospects, both through established programs and on-the-job training to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Salary up to 3000 EUR gross

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