Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

This role supports EY’s business by serving as trusted advisors to the EY community and providing the highest quality legal services to EY’s service lines and business enablement functions.

As Counsel for Technology and Managed Services, you will provide advice, counsel, and legal support for the provision of managed services, outsourcing, systems implementation, application development, software licenses, SaaS agreements, AI, big data, analytics, and cloud computing. You will advise on contracting strategy and risk, draft, update, and negotiate client‑facing agreements, and support various EY technology and product teams.

• Draft and negotiate client‑facing Technology & Managed Services Agreements, advising on contractual strategy and keeping up to date with legal developments.
• Advise on legal risks associated with technology underpinning Managed Services Agreements.
• Collaborate closely with US GCO members and local counsel in other EY member firms.
• Coordinate legal resources on managed services projects.
• Support coordination with cross‑functional teams (Data Privacy, Talent, Information Security, Tax).
• Ensure contractual documentation protects EY interests.
• Develop or enhance policies relevant to managed services.
• Manage workflow in a dynamic environment while communicating reliably with GCO leadership.
• Build relationships and teamwork within GCO and the Legal Practice Groups.
• Develop and deliver training on Technology & Managed Services Agreements.

• 4+ years of complex services and technology transactional experience in a client‑facing capacity.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and developing contracting templates and playbooks.
• Experience in data privacy, intellectual property law, and technology provision in Technology & Managed Services Agreements.
• Experience with cross‑border contracting, including employee matters and data transfer.
• Ability to assess and negotiate terms for current and new technologies, including cloud and AI.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• High cultural and emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.
• Strong ability to handle high workloads and competing priorities.
• Solution‑oriented focus on exceptional client service.
• Managed services counsel experience in a technology or consulting organization.
• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• State bar membership as an attorney qualified to practice law.
• Good standing with applicable State Bar and current continuing legal education.

Agile individuals with critical thinking, strong business acumen, and deep legal knowledge.

Competitive compensation and a Total Rewards package that includes medical, dental, pension, 401(k), and paid time off. Flexible vacation and additional leave options support your well‑being.

• Continuous learning and development.
• Success defined by you with tools and flexibility.
• Transformative leadership coaching.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.

If you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Professional Services

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. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.