EY
Senior Counsel – Products & Platforms
Location:
Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.
The opportunity As a Senior Counsel for Products & Platforms on the GCO Technology and Managed Services team, you will provide advice, counsel, and legal support for technology products and platforms to EY clients, primarily drafting, negotiating, and updating client‑facing software licenses, SaaS agreements, AI, big data, analytics, cloud computing, and supporting internal legal advice to EY technology and product teams from ideation through go‑to‑market.
The role is complex, urgent, and high volume. You will advise in a supplier‑side technology transactional legal role, with broad knowledge of SaaS, current technologies, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and interact with senior members of the organization.
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.
Understand 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.
Gain a working understanding of the full range of tools, products and platforms required to be supported in order to provide effective product counsel.
Manage workflow in a highly dynamic environment and remain highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of the GCO.
Be adept in cross‑functional settings and provide practicable legal advice to internal product teams and business stakeholders.
Build relationships and team seamlessly with other members of GCO, within the Legal Practice Groups, as appropriate, to deliver exceptional legal service to internal stakeholders.
Develop and deliver training on product and platform agreements, knowledge sharing, and best practice across the legal network and business, where requested or appropriate.
Continuously learn, contribute and innovate in a dynamic space.
Qualifications
7+ years of relevant technology‑related transactional experience in 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), explaining 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, balancing risk from both a legal and commercial perspective.
Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes and competing priorities efficiently.
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 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 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.
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.
Call to Action If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
EEO Statement 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.
Availability EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
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Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.
The opportunity As a Senior Counsel for Products & Platforms on the GCO Technology and Managed Services team, you will provide advice, counsel, and legal support for technology products and platforms to EY clients, primarily drafting, negotiating, and updating client‑facing software licenses, SaaS agreements, AI, big data, analytics, cloud computing, and supporting internal legal advice to EY technology and product teams from ideation through go‑to‑market.
The role is complex, urgent, and high volume. You will advise in a supplier‑side technology transactional legal role, with broad knowledge of SaaS, current technologies, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and interact with senior members of the organization.
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.
Understand 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.
Gain a working understanding of the full range of tools, products and platforms required to be supported in order to provide effective product counsel.
Manage workflow in a highly dynamic environment and remain highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of the GCO.
Be adept in cross‑functional settings and provide practicable legal advice to internal product teams and business stakeholders.
Build relationships and team seamlessly with other members of GCO, within the Legal Practice Groups, as appropriate, to deliver exceptional legal service to internal stakeholders.
Develop and deliver training on product and platform agreements, knowledge sharing, and best practice across the legal network and business, where requested or appropriate.
Continuously learn, contribute and innovate in a dynamic space.
Qualifications
7+ years of relevant technology‑related transactional experience in 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), explaining 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, balancing risk from both a legal and commercial perspective.
Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes and competing priorities efficiently.
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 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 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.
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.
Call to Action If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
EEO Statement 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.
Availability EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
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