In-house Litigation Lawyer

About the role

EY is looking for an in-house litigation lawyer in its Legal department in Rotterdam, where the team advises the EY Netherlands board and its service lines on labour law, contract law, privacy and liability. The Litigation team consists of four lawyers. The position is full-time, with a competitive salary and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on complaints, disputes and proceedings brought against or involving EY, civilly, professionally and sometimes economically criminally, and flag reputation risks early
• Think along with the organisation on supervision and regulation, including the Supervision of Accounting Organisations Act
• Analyse and handle liability and obligations law questions
• Coordinate information requests from supervisors and enforcement authorities
• Act as a sparring partner, lead diverse files and contribute to renewal of the legal function

Required profile

• Degree in Dutch law
• At least two years of relevant experience, ideally in litigation practice at a law firm; law students on their professional training are also welcome
• Analytical, proactive and good communicator across levels
• Excellent Dutch and English

What we offer

• Salary, holiday allowance, annual bonus and pension scheme
• Laptop, phone and monthly internet allowance
• At least 29 vacation days on a full-time basis
• Mobility and cycling arrangements, and home office support
• Wellbeing platform with access to psychologists and lifestyle experts
• Training, development and international work days