Job Description

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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 firm) and shall include:
• Client Contracts (Engagement Agreement, Teaming Agreement, Sub-Contract Agreement, RFPs, NDAs.
• High level understanding of concepts of IT contracts.
• 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)
• 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.
• 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 contracts, Legal terms and conditions, Government tenders, RFPs, Subcontractor Agreements, and other complex contracts with an appreciation of general legal and risk management issues. Experience in Singapore, US and UK laws are preferred.
• Extensive experience in negotiation including negotiating (Non-Compete and Most Favoured Customer clause).
• 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.
• Experiences in drafting and negotiating IP terms in contracts
• Past experience in Big 4/handling SAT related matters (optional).

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.
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