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Location: Atlanta, Washington, New York, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Legal Contracts Counsel, Technology and Managed Services- Assistant Director
Job Summary:
The Technology and Managed Services Legal Counsel, a member of the EY General Counsel’s Office (GCO), will be responsible for providing advice, counsel, and legal support in respect of provision of managed services and other technology services and products to EY clients, with a particular focus on advising, drafting, updating and negotiating the legal terms and conditions of client facing managed services, business process outsourcing, , systems implementation, application development, and software-as-a-service agreements, as well as providing legal advice and support to various EY technology product teams (“Technology &Managed Services Agreements”).
The Technology and Managed Services Legal Counsel will be a part of EY’s Technology and Managed Services legal group, and work closely with other GCO groups in the United States and other jurisdictions.
The work is complex, often urgent, high in volume, and requires a background in managed services, outsourcing, software-as-a-service, and current market knowledge related to current technologies.
This role reports to an Assistant General Counsel in the EY’s Technology and Managed Service legal group.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting/updating and negotiation of client facing Technology & Managed Services Agreements, including advising on contractual strategy and risk, and keeping up to date with relevant legal developments.
- Advising on key legal risks associated with the technology underpinning Managed Services Agreements.
- Collaborating closely with other members of the US GCO as well as local counsel in other EY member firms.
- Coordination of legal resources on managed services projects.
- Support coordination with cross functional teams (Data Privacy, Talent, Information Security, and Tax) as necessary or appropriate for Technology & Managed Services Agreements.
- Advising on the accuracy and sufficiency of contractual documentation to effectively protect EY interests.
- Understanding existing EY policies and developing/enhancing policies and guidance relevant to managed services and other technology services and products.
- Managing workflow in a highly dynamic environment and remaining highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of the GCO.
- Building relationships and teaming seamlessly with other members of GCO, within the Legal Practice Groups, as appropriate, to deliver exceptional service to clients of GCO.
Qualifications:
- Significant transactional experience in client facing drafting and negotiation of Technology & Managed Services Agreements.
- Experience in data privacy, intellectual property law and the use and provision of technology in the context of Technology & Managed Services Agreements.
- Experience with cross-border contracting (including employee matters such as auto-transfer laws, local country agreements, and cross boarder data transfer).
- Knowledge of current technologies (including cloud and AI).
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence, and demonstrated aptitude for resilience, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and dynamics.
- Ability to team effectively with colleagues in other functions and geographic locations.
- Ability to grasp, understand, and accurately articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles.
- Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently and effectively;
- Solution oriented with focus on exceptional client service.
- Experience in a managed services counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with experience leading negotiations is strongly preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience within a law firm or a corporate legal department.
- Membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in state where office is located.
- Good standing with the State Bar including being current on individual state Continuing Legal Education requirements.
What we offer
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 salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $120800 to $219200. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $144900 to $249100. 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. 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.
- 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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