About this role
<div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </p> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </p> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world. </p> </div> <div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> </div><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Job Title </span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assistant Manager – Commercial Contracting</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Service Line/Sub-Business Line</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Legal</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Qualification</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">LL. B (professional qualification)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The opportunity</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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/Global General Counsel’s Office (GCO) attorneys, and support EY’s business on 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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Your responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Key responsibilities will include the following: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalising and advising on procurement contracts (for EY and its global network member firms) and shall include:</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">IT contracts for multiple EY divisions and variety of technologies (such as AI, robotics, analytics), Master Services agreements and Speaker Agreements</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Software License contracts, Hosted software/Hosted Services Agreements;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Sponsorship agreements, Meeting and events agreement, airline agreements .</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Act as a point of contact for EY’s business/procurement teams and support the legal team.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist with creating, facilitating, and delivering training to the team members.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collaborating with internal specialist functions including Independence, onshore legal teams, Security, Privacy and Risk Management</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintaining an understanding of the impact of changes in EY policies, organizational structure, and procedures.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience in reviewing Data Privacy Exhibits and addendums</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Handling, mentoring, and leading a team of legal counsels</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Guiding and handholding the junior team members in their day-to-day transactions</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Skills and attributes for success</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will be provided with training and coaching on the job.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We are looking for someone who has the following attributes and skills:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A pragmatic problem solver </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A drive to continuously build and master key technical, functional and professional skills </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Self-starter and motivated</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to effectively manage a demanding workload with tight deadlines in a fast-paced, challenging and demanding environment</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience and qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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 </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Previous risk management at a professional services firm</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience of senior management and stakeholder management</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Interest in the area of risk management or compliance</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of data protection (GDPR/CCPA), privacy and security terms</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Confidence delivering subject matter content to peers and seniors (to facilitate training either in person or online) </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of compliance related concepts such as Independence, Conflicts.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Holds experience of collaboration in multi-vendor IT landscapes</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experiences in drafting and negotiating IP terms in contracts</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What we look for</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Someone who wants to grow into a new role at EY and develop new skills and attributes</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A passion to contribute to the growth of the wider GDS GCO Enablement and GDS team </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What working at EY offers</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p><div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p><b>EY | Building a better working world </b></p> <p>EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.</p> <p>Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.</p> <p>EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.</p> </div>