What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial and Technology Contracts Counsel - Assistant Director position at Ernst and Young?

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Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, New York, Washington

Commercial and Technology Contracts Counsel – Assistant Director

As a Commercial and Technology Contracts Counsel, you’ll be a member of the Contracts Practice Group (CPG) within GCO and will provide advice, counsel and legal support on key legal issues related to the EY U.S. Firm’s procurement and client contracting activities. You will be responsible for negotiating the legal terms and conditions of various technology and non-technology agreements with third parties and providing related advice to address, manage and mitigate identified risks. The work is complex and requires sound experience in negotiating contracts, including aspects of technology, licenses, privacy issues, and intellectual property (including joint development and complex licensing arrangements).

Your key responsibilities

Serving as a trusted advisor by providing practical legal advice and counseling on key legal risks associated with contracts.

Reviewing contract requests to determine and advise on appropriate contract structure and forms.

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with third parties.

Working collaboratively as a member of a team of contract lawyers and with other professionals.

Effectively assessing, balancing, and communicating to business stakeholders and GCO leadership the risks and benefits associated with EY’s procurement of products, services, and technology.

Interpreting and explaining contract terms and conditions to internal clients and stakeholders.

Building rapport with internal clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.

Coordinating with cross-functional teams to provide a comprehensive risk assessment and risk management.

Understanding the firm’s policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to transactions.

Effectively managing workflow, including multiple projects, in a proactive and highly responsive manner.

Skills and attributes for success

As the work is very complex, often urgent, you’ll need to have sound experience in negotiations, contract law, technology and software agreements, contract drafting, current market knowledge, licensing, intellectual property, transactional analysis, and procurement, and the ability to meet multiple competing priorities, often on tight timelines.

To qualify for this role, you must have :

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Excellent subject matter expertise in technology and non-technology transactions.

High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence.

Ability to grasp, understand, and accurately articulate and document complex transactions.

Ability to team effectively with colleagues in other functions and geographic locations.

Ability to work remotely and on a hybrid basis.

Expertise in negotiation techniques and contract law.

Ability to rapidly acquire comprehensive knowledge of relevant firm policies.

Solution-oriented nature with a focus on exceptional client service.

4 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college / university.

Juris Doctor from a top national law school.

Good standing with a State Bar.

What we look for

We’re interested in agile individuals who have critical thinking skills along with a strong business acumen and deep knowledge of the law.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. 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.

Plus, we offer :

Continuous learning :

You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you :

We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership :

We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture :

You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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