EY
Commercial and Technology Contracts Counsel - Assistant Director
EY, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Location:
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 based on the facts presented by the internal clients and stakeholders
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with third parties and evaluating third party agreement templates against EY standards
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 stakeholders and GCO leadership the risks and benefits associated with the multiple and sometimes competing objectives related to 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 and how such impacts the types of products and services procured and offered to clients
Coordinating with cross-functional teams and other GCO colleagues in order to provide a comprehensive risk assessment and risk management
Understanding the firm’s policies, procedures and guidelines that are 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 complex transactions
Ability to team effectively with colleagues in other functions
Ability to work remotely and on a hybrid basis
Expertise in negotiation techniques, contract law, contract drafting, licensing, intellectual property, procurement and project management
Ability to rapidly acquire comprehensive knowledge of relevant firm policies
Ability to assess size and scope of contemplated transactions
Solution-oriented nature with a focus on exceptional client service
Respectful and professional communication style
Experience:
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
Ideally, you’ll also have some of the following experience
Experience working as a Products Counsel
Experience working with a tech-based startup or within emerging technology industries
Experience working within a large law firm or corporate legal department
Experience working in the accounting industry
Experience with government contracts
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
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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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 based on the facts presented by the internal clients and stakeholders
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with third parties and evaluating third party agreement templates against EY standards
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 stakeholders and GCO leadership the risks and benefits associated with the multiple and sometimes competing objectives related to 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 and how such impacts the types of products and services procured and offered to clients
Coordinating with cross-functional teams and other GCO colleagues in order to provide a comprehensive risk assessment and risk management
Understanding the firm’s policies, procedures and guidelines that are 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 complex transactions
Ability to team effectively with colleagues in other functions
Ability to work remotely and on a hybrid basis
Expertise in negotiation techniques, contract law, contract drafting, licensing, intellectual property, procurement and project management
Ability to rapidly acquire comprehensive knowledge of relevant firm policies
Ability to assess size and scope of contemplated transactions
Solution-oriented nature with a focus on exceptional client service
Respectful and professional communication style
Experience:
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
Ideally, you’ll also have some of the following experience
Experience working as a Products Counsel
Experience working with a tech-based startup or within emerging technology industries
Experience working within a large law firm or corporate legal department
Experience working in the accounting industry
Experience with government contracts
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
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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