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.
- Assess and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with proposed projects and contracts, and draft, review, and negotiate contracts with third parties.
- Support integration of ecosystem-specific issues and risk matters into TMS team priorities, including 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 and procedures.
- Provide input and feedback on GCO contracting procedures and protect EY's intellectual property to prevent loss or infringement by third parties.
- Manage workflow and multiple projects proactively and efficiently, drawing upon knowledge and experience to deliver quality risk management.
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create, plan, and execute projects.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and interface 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 strong understanding of cultural and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to understand and accurately articulate complex concepts, assess the scope of contemplated relationships and transactions, and consult with others as necessary.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- 3 - 7 years of relevant work experience in a related role, with a particular emphasis on commercial matters.
- Membership in a State Bar as an attorney, qualified to practice law as an in-house attorney in the state of residence.
- Good standing with the State Bar, including being current on individual state Continuing Legal Education requirements.
Skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
- Ability to understand and articulate complex legal concepts.
- Strong negotiation and drafting abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to foster teamwork and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients/stakeholders.
- Commercial and solution-oriented thinking, with a focus on exceptional client service.
- Ability to interpret and explain contract terms and conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently.
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans, and a flexible vacation policy.
Pay
The base salary range for this role in the United States is $177,800 to $332,400. For the New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento), the range is $213,300 to $377,800.
Schedule
This role is expected to work independently and should be comfortable proceeding based on guidance and general direction rather than hands-on micro management and supervision.
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