EY
Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property
EY is looking for a Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property to support our global General Counsel’s Office (GCO) and provide trusted legal advisors to EY’s business lines and business enablement functions. This position requires both technical expertise in various IP disciplines and a strategic mindset that fosters collaboration on complex legal and business topics.
Location Anywhere in Country
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 (including 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.
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 individual state CLE requirements.
Recent and relevant experience in providing business‑practical legal advice on complex IP matters, including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret issues.
Knowledge of legal considerations relevant to complex technology and emerging technologies (including Generative AI).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; should be able to discuss complex topics in an articulate and thoughtful manner.
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; possess an 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
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Benefits and Compensation 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides 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, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate‑related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Location Anywhere in Country
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 (including 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.
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 individual state CLE requirements.
Recent and relevant experience in providing business‑practical legal advice on complex IP matters, including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret issues.
Knowledge of legal considerations relevant to complex technology and emerging technologies (including Generative AI).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; should be able to discuss complex topics in an articulate and thoughtful manner.
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; possess an 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
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Benefits and Compensation 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides 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, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate‑related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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