Products & Platforms Ecosystems Counsel - Manager
About the role
The Products & Platforms Ecosystems Counsel is a member of the Technology & Managed Services (TMS) team within the Ernst & Young LLP (EY) U.S. General Counsel’s Office (GCO). This position provides a unique opportunity to support and advise other TMS team members and business clients on complex legal matters.
Responsibilities
Partner with the applicable Service Line Counsels for Products & Platforms on go-to-market initiatives and align ecosystem arrangements with EY's product and platform commercialization objectives.
Coordinate with EY Procurement, Alliances, and sourcing functions to provide strategic legal guidance on third-party technology, data, AI, supplier arrangements, alliances, and third-party partnerships.
Collaborate with the Products & Platforms Coordinating Counsel, IP Counsel, and the broader TMS team on legal and commercial considerations spanning EY’s products and platforms ecosystem.
Work collaboratively with internal procurement, alliances, product, and technology teams and the relevant Service Line leaders to address identified issues and provide legal advice.
Develop strategies to address identified issues and provide input and feedback concerning GCO contracting procedures.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with third parties, including master service agreements, professional services agreements, NDAs, outsourcing agreements, technology services agreements, systems implementation agreements, data agreements, and other technology-related agreements.
Support integration of ecosystem-specific issues and risk matters into TMS team priorities, such as addressing key third-party dependencies and risks in client-facing contracts.
Interpret and explain contract terms and conditions for internal clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with EY policies.
Manage workflow, including multiple projects, in a proactive and highly responsive manner.
Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to create, plan, and execute projects; and the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interface and communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel.
Experience with negotiation techniques, transactional analysis, contract law, IP, commercial agreements, and workload/project management.
Highly developed negotiation, drafting, and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of cultural and emotional intelligence.
Ability to understand and accurately articulate and document complex concepts.
Understanding of when to consult with and seek the input of others.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Foster teamwork and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients/stakeholders.
Provide advice based on the appropriate balance of risk mitigation and business interests on a real-time basis.
Escalate identified key issues and contractual provisions in accordance with EY policies/protocols.
Work independently on projects, with limited direction, and draw upon knowledge and experience to deliver quality risk management.
Receive general direction from his/her supervisor and consult with the supervisor when dealing with complex or high-risk issues.
Contribute to training and development of team members.
Skills
Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to create, plan, and execute projects; and the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interface and communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel.
Experience with negotiation techniques, transactional analysis, contract law, IP, commercial agreements, and workload/project management.
Highly developed negotiation, drafting, and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of cultural and emotional intelligence.
Ability to understand and accurately articulate and document complex concepts.
Understanding of when to consult with and seek the input of others.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Foster teamwork and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients/stakeholders.
Provide advice based on the appropriate balance of risk mitigation and business interests on a real-time basis.
Escalate identified key issues and contractual provisions in accordance with EY policies/protocols.
Work independently on projects, with limited direction, and draw upon knowledge and experience to deliver quality risk management.
Receive general direction from his/her supervisor and consult with the supervisor when dealing with complex or high-risk issues.
Contribute to training and development of team members.
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Pay
Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $177,800 to $332,400. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $213,300 to $377,800.
Schedule
Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances. Additionally, you'll 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.