Legal Consultant Jobs in New York
Legal Consultant jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate law, regulatory compliance, financial services, and real estate across a market that ranges from junior associates to senior advisors. The largest hiring hubs are New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where firms and institutions like JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom maintain lasting legal consulting operations. The most in-demand specialties are contract management, financial regulatory compliance, and M&A advisory. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Hoboken, McLean, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Seattle, San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles
Salary: Competitive
Date: Jun 19, 2026
Requisition ID: 1719116
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
The objective of our Consulting risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.
For our Cloud Risk services, our teams look to establish a fit-for-purpose and proactive cloud risk framework and oversight capability to ensure consistency, transparency, and sustainability of public cloud use across the lines of defense.
Your key responsibilities
You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high level client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other Risk Assurance professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.
Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues. Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement.
Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends. Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.
Bring and utilize extensive knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients.
Partner with clients on the development and deployment of cloud risk governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and adherence to regulatory standards.
Lead risk discussions on cloud transformation including migration from on-prem.
Coordinating with technical EY groups on cloud risk monitoring initiatives, that employ advanced tools to proactively identify and mitigate risks across various cloud service models and deployments.
Design robust cloud control mechanisms and, on engagements where independent, evaluate effectiveness in mitigating risks and maintaining compliance.
To qualify for the role you must have
A bachelor's or master's degree
A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry
Bring your significant experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements; (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft); and/or (e) cloud risk engagements (Azure, AWS, GCP)
We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available). Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. A valid passport is required.
Ideally, you’ll also have
A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline
CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, CGEIT certification is desired; If you are non-certified, you are required to become certified within 1 year from your date of hire.
Additional cloud-based certifications to credentialize but do not currently meet the rigor of the certification requirement above:
- CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
- CCSK – Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
- CCAK – Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $124,900 to $229,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $150,000 to $260,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Location: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Hoboken, McLean, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Seattle, San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles
Salary: Competitive
Date: Jun 19, 2026
Requisition ID: 1719116
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
The objective of our Consulting risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.
For our Cloud Risk services, our teams look to establish a fit-for-purpose and proactive cloud risk framework and oversight capability to ensure consistency, transparency, and sustainability of public cloud use across the lines of defense.
Your key responsibilities
You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high level client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other Risk Assurance professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.
Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues. Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement.
Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends. Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.
Bring and utilize extensive knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients.
Partner with clients on the development and deployment of cloud risk governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and adherence to regulatory standards.
Lead risk discussions on cloud transformation including migration from on-prem.
Coordinating with technical EY groups on cloud risk monitoring initiatives, that employ advanced tools to proactively identify and mitigate risks across various cloud service models and deployments.
Design robust cloud control mechanisms and, on engagements where independent, evaluate effectiveness in mitigating risks and maintaining compliance.
To qualify for the role you must have
A bachelor's or master's degree
A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry
Bring your significant experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements; (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft); and/or (e) cloud risk engagements (Azure, AWS, GCP)
We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available). Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. A valid passport is required.
Ideally, you’ll also have
A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline
CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, CGEIT certification is desired; If you are non-certified, you are required to become certified within 1 year from your date of hire.
Additional cloud-based certifications to credentialize but do not currently meet the rigor of the certification requirement above:
- CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
- CCSK – Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
- CCAK – Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $124,900 to $229,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $150,000 to $260,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Legal Consultant Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- EY19
- EXL8
- M&T Bank8
- BDO5
- Alvarez & Marsal4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software34
- Accounting & Auditing32
- Consulting & Professional Services31
- Insurance22
- Investment & Asset Management22
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal consultant jobs across New York.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Active New York State Bar admission or eligibility to sit for the New York Bar Exam
- Demonstrated experience in corporate law, compliance, or transactional advisory work
- Strong written communication skills for drafting contracts, opinions, and legal memoranda
- Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Ability to manage multiple client matters independently under deadline pressure
Legal Consultant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a legal consultant in New York?
To work as a legal consultant in New York, you typically need a Juris Doctor degree and admission to the New York State Bar through the New York State Board of Law Examiners, which administers the New York Bar Exam. Candidates who passed the bar in another jurisdiction may qualify for admission on motion. Some consulting roles in compliance or contract management accept candidates with a JD who are not yet admitted, but bar admission is the standard expectation for most positions.
Which companies hire legal consultants in New York?
Employers hiring legal consultants in New York right now include EY, EXL, and M&T Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, Big Law firms, and multinational corporations makes it one of the deepest markets for legal consulting talent in the country.
Which New York cities have the most legal consultant jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and New York have the most legal consultant openings in New York. New York City drives the majority of demand through its dense cluster of financial services firms, law firms, and corporate headquarters, while Albany generates steady volume from state government regulatory work, and Buffalo contributes openings tied to its growing legal and financial services sector.
Are there remote legal consultant jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many legal roles, since much of legal consulting work centers on research, drafting, and advisory tasks that translate well to remote settings. About 46% of legal consultant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting broad adoption across the field. Contract review, compliance advising, and M&A support are the sub-areas most commonly offered on a fully remote or flexible basis.
How can I get hired as a legal consultant in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a law firm summer associate or junior associate program, which large New York firms like Sullivan and Cromwell and Cleary Gottlieb run specifically for recent law graduates. Candidates can also move laterally from paralegal or compliance analyst roles at financial institutions or corporations, where they build substantive legal exposure without requiring bar admission. Completing the New York Bar and gaining even one clerkship or externship with a New York court or agency adds a meaningful credential edge.
Where can I find and apply to legal consultant jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to legal consultant jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and the broader state. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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