What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial and Technology Contracts Counsel - Assistant Director position at Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd?
Location : Atlanta
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Other locations : Anywhere in Region
Date : Jan 7, 2025
Requisition ID : 1545526
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Commercial and Technology Contracts Counsel – Assistant Director
Our General Counsel’s Office (GCO) supports EY’s business by serving as trusted advisors to the EY community and providing the highest quality legal services to EY’s service lines and business enablement functions.
The opportunity
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.
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 based on the facts presented by the internal clients and stakeholders
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with third parties (including master service agreements, technology services agreements, hosting agreements, external data agreements)
- Working collaboratively as a member of a team of contract lawyers and with other professionals and internal clients and stakeholders
- Effectively assessing, balancing, and communicating to business stakeholder 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, while providing practical advice and guidance
- Building rapport with internal clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service
- Understanding legal and client business goals
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams (tax, independence, information security) and other GCO colleagues
- Understanding the firm’s policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to transactions
- Effectively managing workflow, including multiple projects, in a proactive manner
Skills and attributes for success
As the work is very complex, you’ll need to have sound experience in negotiations, contract law, technology and software agreements, and the ability to meet multiple competing priorities. Strong communication skills along with the ability to influence senior leaders are essential qualities in this role.
To qualify for this role, you must have :
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. 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.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing 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.
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