EY
Senior Counsel – Products & Platforms
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, 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.
We are seeking a Senior Counsel for Products & Platforms on the GCO Technology and Managed Services team. You will provide legal support in regard to technology products and platforms, particularly advising on drafting, updating, and negotiating client‑facing software licenses, SaaS agreements, artificial intelligence, big data, analytics, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies. You will also advise internal product teams from ideation to go‑to‑market.
Key Responsibilities
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
Collaborate closely with other members of the US GCO as well as local counsel in other EY member firms
Collaborate closely with intellectual property counsel and procurement counsel on the development and commercialization of various products and platforms
Support coordination with cross‑functional business and internal support teams (Data Privacy, Information Security, Independence, Quality and Tax) as necessary
Understanding existing EY policies and help enhance policies and guidance relevant to technology products and platforms
Support and advise internal product teams in the development of new products and platforms
Gaining a working understanding of the full range of tools, products and platforms required to be supported in order to provide effective product counsel
Managing workflow in a highly dynamic environment and remaining highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of the GCO
Being adept in cross‑functional settings and providing practicable legal advice to internal product teams and business stakeholders
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
Developing and delivering training on product and platform agreements, knowledge sharing, and best practice across the legal network and business, where requested or appropriate
Continually learning, contributing and innovating in a dynamic space
Qualifications
7+ years of relevant technology‑related transactional experience in a client‑facing capacity, including drafting and negotiation of product and platform agreements.
A strong background in supporting SaaS, software licenses, emerging technologies and a variety of go‑to‑market delivery models.
Experience developing contracting templates, playbooks and standards.
Adept at leveraging legal and other collaboration tools and technology to optimize teaming.
Experience in data privacy, data security, licensing, and intellectual property law.
Experience with cross‑border contracting (including local country agreements and cross‑border data transfer).
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.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence, and demonstrated aptitude for resilience, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and dynamics.
Ability to work independently and team effectively with colleagues in other functions and geographic locations.
Ability to grasp, understand, and accurately articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles, and balance risk from both a legal and commercial perspective.
Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes and competing priorities efficiently and effectively.
Solution oriented with focus on exceptional client service.
Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with experience leading negotiations.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4‑year college.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Membership in a State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law.
Good standing with the applicable State Bar including being current on individual state Continuing Legal Education requirements.
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.
A competitive compensation package that rewards high performance and reflects the value you bring, with base salary ranges varying by location.
A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Flexible vacation policy and time off for EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care and other leaves of absence to support your well‑being.
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 Option 1 for candidate queries, and then Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry), or email ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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, in accordance with applicable law.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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At EY, 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.
We are seeking a Senior Counsel for Products & Platforms on the GCO Technology and Managed Services team. You will provide legal support in regard to technology products and platforms, particularly advising on drafting, updating, and negotiating client‑facing software licenses, SaaS agreements, artificial intelligence, big data, analytics, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies. You will also advise internal product teams from ideation to go‑to‑market.
Key Responsibilities
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
Collaborate closely with other members of the US GCO as well as local counsel in other EY member firms
Collaborate closely with intellectual property counsel and procurement counsel on the development and commercialization of various products and platforms
Support coordination with cross‑functional business and internal support teams (Data Privacy, Information Security, Independence, Quality and Tax) as necessary
Understanding existing EY policies and help enhance policies and guidance relevant to technology products and platforms
Support and advise internal product teams in the development of new products and platforms
Gaining a working understanding of the full range of tools, products and platforms required to be supported in order to provide effective product counsel
Managing workflow in a highly dynamic environment and remaining highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of the GCO
Being adept in cross‑functional settings and providing practicable legal advice to internal product teams and business stakeholders
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
Developing and delivering training on product and platform agreements, knowledge sharing, and best practice across the legal network and business, where requested or appropriate
Continually learning, contributing and innovating in a dynamic space
Qualifications
7+ years of relevant technology‑related transactional experience in a client‑facing capacity, including drafting and negotiation of product and platform agreements.
A strong background in supporting SaaS, software licenses, emerging technologies and a variety of go‑to‑market delivery models.
Experience developing contracting templates, playbooks and standards.
Adept at leveraging legal and other collaboration tools and technology to optimize teaming.
Experience in data privacy, data security, licensing, and intellectual property law.
Experience with cross‑border contracting (including local country agreements and cross‑border data transfer).
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.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence, and demonstrated aptitude for resilience, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and dynamics.
Ability to work independently and team effectively with colleagues in other functions and geographic locations.
Ability to grasp, understand, and accurately articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles, and balance risk from both a legal and commercial perspective.
Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes and competing priorities efficiently and effectively.
Solution oriented with focus on exceptional client service.
Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with experience leading negotiations.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4‑year college.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Membership in a State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law.
Good standing with the applicable State Bar including being current on individual state Continuing Legal Education requirements.
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.
A competitive compensation package that rewards high performance and reflects the value you bring, with base salary ranges varying by location.
A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Flexible vacation policy and time off for EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care and other leaves of absence to support your well‑being.
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 Option 1 for candidate queries, and then Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry), or email ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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, in accordance with applicable law.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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