Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

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<span class="jobdescription"><div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Location: Anywhere in Country</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and help to build a better working world.</span></p> </div> <div> </div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At EY, you will 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 are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>The opportunity:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As a Senior Counsel for Products & Platforms on the GCO Technology and Managed Services team, you will be responsible for providing advice, counsel, and legal support in respect of the provision of technology products and platforms to EY clients, with a particular focus on advising, drafting, updating and negotiating the legal terms and conditions of client-facing software licenses and software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) agreements, artificial intelligence, big data, analytics, cloud computing, as well as providing internal legal advice and support to various other EY technology and product teams from ideation, innovation, and go-to-market.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will be a part of EY’s Technology and Managed Services legal group, work closely with other GCO groups in the United States and other jurisdictions.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The work is complex, often urgent, and high in volume and requires experience advising in a supplier-side technology transactional legal role. The role requires a background in SaaS, current market knowledge related to current and new technologies, and a superior ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a compressed timeframe and to escalate and interact on a regular basis with senior members of the organization. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Draft and negotiate client-facing product and platform agreements, including advising on contractual strategy and risk, and keeping up to date with relevant legal developments</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborate closely with other members of the US GCO as well as local counsel in other EY member firms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborate closely with intellectual property counsel and procurement counsel on the development and commercialization of various products and platforms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support coordination with cross-functional business and internal support teams (Data Privacy, Information Security, Independence, Quality and Tax) as necessary</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Understanding existing EY policies and help enhance policies and guidance relevant to technology products and platforms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support and advise internal product teams in the development of new products and platforms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Gaining a working understanding of the full range of tools, products and platforms required to be supported in order to provide effective product counsel</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Managing workflow in a highly dynamic environment and remaining highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of the GCO</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Being adept in cross-functional settings and providing practicable legal advice to internal product teams and business stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Building relationships and teaming seamlessly with other members of GCO, within the Legal Practice Groups, as appropriate, to deliver exceptional legal service to internal stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Developing and delivering training on product and platform agreements, knowledge sharing, and best practice across the legal network and business, where requested or appropriate</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Continually learning, contributing and innovating in a dynamic space</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>To qualify, candidates must have:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">7+ years of relevant technology-related transactional experience in a client-facing capacity, including drafting and negotiation of product and platform agreements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A strong background in supporting SaaS, software licenses, emerging technologies and a variety of go-to-market delivery models</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience developing contracting templates, playbooks and standards</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Adept at leveraging legal and other collaboration tools and technology to optimize teaming</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience in data privacy, data security, licensing, and intellectual property law</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with cross-border contracting (including local country agreements and cross-border data transfer)</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to understand, assess, and negotiate terms for current and new technologies (including cloud and AI), and explain the related legal and business risks in a practical manner</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent communication skills, both oral and written</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence, and demonstrated aptitude for resilience, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and dynamics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work independently and team effectively with colleagues in other functions and geographic locations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to grasp, understand, and accurately articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles, and balance risk from both a legal and commercial perspective</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes and competing priorities efficiently and effectively</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Solution oriented with focus on exceptional client service.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with experience leading negotiations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Juris Doctor from an accredited law school</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Membership in a State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good standing with the applicable State Bar including being current on individual state Continuing Legal Education requirements</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What we look for</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We’re interested in agile individuals who have critical thinking skills along with a strong business acumen and deep knowledge of the law.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What we offer</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.  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.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Plus, we offer:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Continuous learning</strong>: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Success as defined by you</strong>: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Transformative leadership</strong>: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Diverse and inclusive culture</strong>: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>The exceptional EY experience. 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We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ey.com%2Fen_gl%2Fcareers&data=05%7C02%7Cdeborah.compagner%40ey.com%7C41999b589ae04d7f6b8a08dd04d62e9a%7C5b973f9977df4bebb27daa0c70b8482c%7C0%7C0%7C638672040144488329%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Mb96MEoh9R3oQ1cGLr73tEDtKTSUYCyfOhCZ%2BmMHY9w%3D&reserved=0">more</a>.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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 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.  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.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. 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