EY (Ernst & Young) is one of the world's largest professional services organisations, working across assurance, consulting, tax, and strategy and transactions. This vacancy sits in Core Business Services (CBS), EY's enablement arm, which the firm describes as the function that helps everyone at EY operate more efficiently by providing the knowledge, resources and tools behind client delivery. CBS spans Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise Support Services, Admin, Brand, Marketing and Communications, and Quality and Risk Management, alongside the Legal/General Counsel's Office.

About the role

EY is hiring an Assistant Manager in Operations for the CBS Legal/General Counsel's Office (GCO) at New Delhi. The posting carries Requisition ID 1732065 and went live on the EY careers site on 3 August 2026. The listed location is New Delhi, marked as the primary location only, and the salary is described as competitive without a disclosed figure.

The work is litigation-facing in-house legal support: running matters alongside external counsel, drafting and vetting commercial documents, and keeping the General Counsel briefed on the firm's case portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate with external lawyers and internal stakeholders for drafting, managing, distributing and responding to all litigation and regulatory queries and requirements.
Interact and work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders on all legal matters, including issues that cross organisational and geographical boundaries.
Advise the business functions on compliance and legal issues.
Draft, vet and review contractual agreements, RFPs and NDAs in line with internal stakeholders' expectations.
Draft and file legal documents and correspondence issued from the General Counsel's Office.
Transcribe minutes of meetings, prepare cases, maintain notes for case files, and prepare briefs for the General Counsel and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with team members on presentations, decks and guidance documents.
Track and manage cases efficiently, with timely and regular briefs to the General Counsel on every matter.
Review contract terms and conditions for compliance with firm policy and applicable law, and identify potential litigation threats.
Carry out legal research, legal analysis and litigation support activities as required.

Eligibility and experience

Qualification: LLB.
Experience: 8+ years in the law/legal field, specifically in law firms or the in-house legal team of multinational companies.
Proficiency with applicable laws, with emphasis on corporate laws and data privacy laws, and with legal procedures, protocols and the functioning of various courts and tribunals in India.
Basic understanding of GDPR and of reviewing data processing agreements.
A clear understanding of EY's policies and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work efficiently under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines.
Client and internal stakeholder management skills, and comfort working at pace in a hands-on environment.
Fluency in verbal and written English.
Short notice period.

What EY looks for

EY says it looks for people who can work collaboratively to provide services across multiple client departments while following commercial and legal requirements, with a practical approach to solving complex problems and the ability to deliver insightful, practical solutions. The firm adds that it looks for people who are agile, curious, mindful, adaptable and creative in their approach.

Compensation and what EY offers

The posting lists the salary only as competitive and does not disclose a figure or a pay band. EY describes a personalised career journey supported by its career frameworks, and states that it is investing more time, technology and money than ever before in skills and learning for its people. EY also states that it is committed to being an inclusive employer.

How to apply

Applications go through the EY careers portal. Open the official vacancy page for Requisition ID 1732065 and use the Apply now option, or go directly to the application link below. EY also offers a Start applying with LinkedIn route on the same page. The posting carries no stated closing date, so applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; the underlying job data lists the posting as valid through 30 June 2027.