EY
Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property (EY)
Location: Anywhere in Country
Join EY as a Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property and help shape a better working world. At EY, we’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
The opportunity As Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property (IP), you will provide a broad range of IP related guidance and legal support to the firm’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. This position requires both technical expertise in various IP disciplines and a strategic mindset that fosters collaboration on complex legal and business topics.
Your 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 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
To qualify, candidates must have
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 being current on 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 Look For We’re interested in agile individuals who have critical thinking skills along with a strong business acumen and deep knowledge of the law.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package rewarded based on performance
Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options
Flexible vacation policy – decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances
Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed
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 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
Apply Today If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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.
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Join EY as a Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property and help shape a better working world. At EY, we’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
The opportunity As Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property (IP), you will provide a broad range of IP related guidance and legal support to the firm’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. This position requires both technical expertise in various IP disciplines and a strategic mindset that fosters collaboration on complex legal and business topics.
Your 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 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
To qualify, candidates must have
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 being current on 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 Look For We’re interested in agile individuals who have critical thinking skills along with a strong business acumen and deep knowledge of the law.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package rewarded based on performance
Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options
Flexible vacation policy – decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances
Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed
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 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
Apply Today If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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.
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