Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalising and advising on client and procurement contracts (for EY and its global network member firms) and shall include:
IT contracts for multiple EY divisions and variety of technologies (such as AI, robotics, analytics),
Act as a point of contact for EY’s business/procurement teams and support the legal team.
Have a thorough understanding of general key business risks that need to be managed (training will be facilitated in respect of EY’s specific risk management framework)
Assist with creating, facilitating, and delivering training to the team members.
Collaborating with internal specialist functions including Independence, onshore legal teams, Security, Privacy and Risk Management
Maintaining an understanding of the impact of changes in EY policies, organizational structure, and procedures.
Handling, mentoring, and leading a team of legal counsels
Guiding and handholding the junior team members in their day-to-day transactions
Skills and attributes for success
You will be provided with training and coaching on the job.
We are looking for someone who has the following attributes and skills:
A pragmatic problem solver
A drive to continuously build and master key technical, functional and professional skills
Self-starter and motivated
Ability to effectively manage a demanding workload with tight deadlines in a fast-paced, challenging and demanding environment
Experience and qualifications
Law Graduate/LL.B, with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating technology contracts or other complex contracts with an appreciation of general legal and risk management issues. Experience in US and UK laws are preferred
Experience in dealing with IT contracts - S.I programs, niche projects / agile approach, IT advisory, Program Management / Change around IT programs, Program/software development projects.
Previous risk management at a professional services firm
Experience of senior management and stakeholder management
Interest in the area of risk management or compliance
Knowledge of data protection (GDPR/CCPA), privacy and security terms
Confidence delivering subject matter content to peers and seniors (to facilitate training either in person or online)
Understanding of compliance related concepts such as Independence, Conflicts.
Holds experience of collaboration in multi-vendor IT landscapes
Experiences in drafting and negotiating IP terms in contracts