Strategic Technology and Commercial Contracts Advisor

5 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Ernst and Young Full time

About EY: At Ernst & Young, 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. As we strive to become even better, we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help us achieve our goals. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Estimated Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 per year, based on location and experience

The Opportunity: As a Strategic Technology and Commercial Contracts Advisor, you'll be a member of the Contracts Practice Group (CPG) within General Counsel's Office (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: To excel in this role, you'll need strong experience in negotiations, contract law, technology and software agreements, contract drafting, current market knowledge, licensing, intellectual property, transactional analysis, and procurement. Additionally, you'll require excellent communication skills, confidence to influence senior leaders, and the ability to meet multiple competing priorities on tight timelines.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
  • Juris Doctor from a top national law school.
  • Good standing with a State Bar, including being current on individual state CLE requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university.

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.

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