GDS Corporate and Generalist Lawyer Vacancy at Ernst & Young – Apply Now!
Table of Contents
- Position Overview
- Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Skills and Attributes for Success
- Knowledge, Competencies & Additional Skills
- How to Apply
- Official Notification:
Ernst & Young (EY) is inviting experienced legal professionals to apply for the role of GDS Corporate and Generalist Lawyer at its Bengaluru office. This high-visibility position is designed for seasoned lawyers with comprehensive experience in both corporate law and general legal support across multiple portfolios.
Position Overview
- Title: GDS Corporate and Generalist Lawyer
- Location: Bengaluru
- Employer: Ernst & Young (EY)
- Experience Required: Minimum 10 years post-qualification
Essential Qualifications & Experience
To be eligible, candidates must have:
- At least 10 years of hands-on corporate law and corporate governance experience, preferably from a large international law firm or a multinational corporation (MNC) with exposure to cross-border transactions.
- Extensive experience providing legal advice as a generalist, comfortable handling a range of queries involving contracts, employment law, data privacy, disputes, and litigation.
- A proven ability to offer practical legal guidance with professionalism, and the capacity to establish credibility and trust with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Skills and Attributes for Success
EY seeks candidates who can demonstrate:
- Strong legal credentials and expertise in multinational and transactional environments, with a focus on complex corporate deals.
- Proficiency in negotiation, communication, and relationship management.
- Proactive approach, high emotional intelligence, resiliency, and adaptability to dynamic, fast-paced corporate environments.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills, including working across geographies and virtual settings.
- The capability to clearly articulate complex legal and contractual principles to diverse audiences.
Knowledge, Competencies & Additional Skills
- Unquestionable integrity, ethics, and professional values.
- Effective stakeholder management across different legal portfolios.
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.
- Advanced problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Talent for translating technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for teams and stakeholders.
- Comfort in global and multicultural environments with sensitivity to international contexts.
- Flexibility to adapt quickly to guidelines and changing business requirements.
- A drive for innovation and continuous process improvement.
- Excellent negotiation skills and direct experience in cross-border transactions.
- The ability to assess risk in transactions and appropriately tailor contracts.
- Strong execution focus, high energy, and a proactive mindset for driving initiatives and change.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates can apply online through the official EY careers portal.
For further details or to access the official notification, applicants should consult the official Ernst & Young job postings and reputable legal career platforms.
Official Notification:
https://careers.ey.com/ey/job/Bengaluru-GDS-corporate-and-generalist-lawyer-KA-560016/1168916701
This position offers an excellent platform for accomplished legal professionals to make a meaningful impact at one of the world’s leading consulting firms, while working in a challenging and rewarding international environment.
