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Job Title  

Assistant Manager – Legal – Commercial Contracting

 

Service Line/Sub-Business Line 

Legal

 

Qualification

LL. B (professional qualification)

 

The opportunity 

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team within EY. Part of the GDS-GCO Enablement team in India, the role will work with legal/Singapore General Counsel’s Office (GCO) attorneys, and support EY’s business on client side contracts and vendor contracts. You will provide legal support to the business and become a trusted adviser of stakeholders (often at senior leadership level). You will be expected to assess and understand how risks can be best managed and mitigated.

 

Your responsibilities 

 

Key responsibilities will include the following:  

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalising and advising on client and procurement contracts (for EY and Singapore member firms) and shall include: IT contracts for multiple EY divisions and variety of technologies (such as AI, robotics, analytics), Software License contracts, Hosted software/Hosted Services Agreements; IT Services agreements; Software support agreements; SLAs Client Contracts (Engagement Agreement, Teaming Agreement, Sub-Contract Agreement, RFPs, Managed Services Agreement). 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 

 

What we look for 

Someone who wants to grow into a new role at EY and develop new skills and attributes  A passion to contribute to the growth of the wider GDS GCO Enablement and GDS team  

 

What working at EY offers 

 

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across five countries – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Spain and Poland – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. 

 

About EY 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

 

 

Make your mark. 

 

Apply now. 

 

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