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Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property
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Location: Anywhere in Country
About the role As Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property (IP), you will provide a broad range of IP related guidance and legal support to EY’s business teams in connection with protecting firm assets, developing new products and services, and negotiating contracts (particularly license agreements) with clients, suppliers and other third parties. Your work will involve collaboration with internal stakeholders across the firm, as well as lawyers around the world who are members of the Global GCO network.
Key responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal advice on all IP matters, including advising on IP infringement matters
Advising EY business stakeholders about their IP rights, potential risks and best practices across all forms of IP (patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, etc.)
Work with business leadership and other GCO attorneys to refine patent and general IP strategies to support the evolving business and market in which the firm operates
Draft, review and negotiate complex license and technology transfer agreements and work to resolve issues pertaining to high‑value IP while maintaining a reasonable risk profile
Work with other members of the GCO and business stakeholders to support legal and governance frameworks from an IP perspective
Collaborate with product teams and GCO colleagues to develop new products, services and platforms, while protecting the firm’s IP rights
Support due diligence for IP transactions and M&A activities
Support data use rights governance and open‑source software compliance
Develop and implement customized IP protection strategies for business stakeholders
Conduct patentability assessments and infringement risk analyses
Respond to ad hoc inquiries relating to copyright and trademark issues
Team with other GCO attorneys to develop and lead training on IP and related best practices for business teams
Qualifications
7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, ideally with a mix of law firm and in‑house experience
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in an engineering or science field) from an accredited four‑year college/university, top of class preferred
Juris Doctor from a top national law school
Good standing with a State Bar, including current CLE requirements
Recent and relevant experience in providing business‑practical legal advice on complex IP matters (patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret)
Knowledge of legal considerations relevant to complex technology and emerging technologies (including Generative AI)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to have frequent, effective interactions with wide array of firm personnel
Willingness to take initiative; be highly motivated and ambitious
Strong critical‑thinking skills and analytical ability; inquisitive nature
Ability to adjust strategies and advice based on evolving business needs and market conditions
Ability to think strategically about IP issues and how they relate to business goals
Comfortable making decisions without perfect information
Experience drafting and negotiating complex license agreements and technology transfer agreements
Familiarity with open‑source software compliance and related issues
What we offer
Competitive compensation package, including medical and dental coverage, pension, 401(k), and paid time off
Flexible vacation policy, with time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care and other leaves of absence
Continuous learning opportunities to develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact on your own terms
Diverse and inclusive culture where your voice is embraced and empowered
Base salary range: $177,800 to $332,400 nationwide; $213,300 to $377,800 for NYC, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento)
Additional information EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
EY is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 (Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries, and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry) or email ssc.customersupport@ey.com for assistance with the application process.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property
role at
EY .
Location: Anywhere in Country
About the role As Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property (IP), you will provide a broad range of IP related guidance and legal support to EY’s business teams in connection with protecting firm assets, developing new products and services, and negotiating contracts (particularly license agreements) with clients, suppliers and other third parties. Your work will involve collaboration with internal stakeholders across the firm, as well as lawyers around the world who are members of the Global GCO network.
Key responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal advice on all IP matters, including advising on IP infringement matters
Advising EY business stakeholders about their IP rights, potential risks and best practices across all forms of IP (patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, etc.)
Work with business leadership and other GCO attorneys to refine patent and general IP strategies to support the evolving business and market in which the firm operates
Draft, review and negotiate complex license and technology transfer agreements and work to resolve issues pertaining to high‑value IP while maintaining a reasonable risk profile
Work with other members of the GCO and business stakeholders to support legal and governance frameworks from an IP perspective
Collaborate with product teams and GCO colleagues to develop new products, services and platforms, while protecting the firm’s IP rights
Support due diligence for IP transactions and M&A activities
Support data use rights governance and open‑source software compliance
Develop and implement customized IP protection strategies for business stakeholders
Conduct patentability assessments and infringement risk analyses
Respond to ad hoc inquiries relating to copyright and trademark issues
Team with other GCO attorneys to develop and lead training on IP and related best practices for business teams
Qualifications
7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, ideally with a mix of law firm and in‑house experience
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in an engineering or science field) from an accredited four‑year college/university, top of class preferred
Juris Doctor from a top national law school
Good standing with a State Bar, including current CLE requirements
Recent and relevant experience in providing business‑practical legal advice on complex IP matters (patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret)
Knowledge of legal considerations relevant to complex technology and emerging technologies (including Generative AI)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to have frequent, effective interactions with wide array of firm personnel
Willingness to take initiative; be highly motivated and ambitious
Strong critical‑thinking skills and analytical ability; inquisitive nature
Ability to adjust strategies and advice based on evolving business needs and market conditions
Ability to think strategically about IP issues and how they relate to business goals
Comfortable making decisions without perfect information
Experience drafting and negotiating complex license agreements and technology transfer agreements
Familiarity with open‑source software compliance and related issues
What we offer
Competitive compensation package, including medical and dental coverage, pension, 401(k), and paid time off
Flexible vacation policy, with time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care and other leaves of absence
Continuous learning opportunities to develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact on your own terms
Diverse and inclusive culture where your voice is embraced and empowered
Base salary range: $177,800 to $332,400 nationwide; $213,300 to $377,800 for NYC, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento)
Additional information EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
EY is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 (Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries, and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry) or email ssc.customersupport@ey.com for assistance with the application process.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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