Commercial and Technology Contracts Counsel - Assistant Director

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. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. **Location:** Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, New York, Washington **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. 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 (including master service agreements, technology services agreements, hosting agreements, external data agreements) 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 stakeholder 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 (tax, independence, information security) and other GCO colleagues (data privacy, employment, alliance) 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. Strong communication skills along with the confidence and ability to influence senior leaders are essential qualities in this role. **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, contract law, contract drafting, licensing, intellectual property, procurement and project management relevant to complex technology contracts. 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, including being current on individual state CLE requirements. **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. **EY | Building a better working world** EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

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