Senior Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

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 build a better working world.

As Senior Counsel for Technology and Managed Services, you will provide a broad range of legal support for EY’s managed and technology services. Your focus will be on advising, drafting, updating, and negotiating client‑facing agreements for managed services, outsourcing, systems implementation, application development, software licenses, SaaS, AI, big data, analytics, and cloud computing. You will collaborate with EY’s global legal groups, local counsel, and cross‑functional teams to manage contract reviews and provide leadership on complex legal matters.

• Draft, update, and negotiate client‑facing Technology & Managed Services Agreements, advising on contractual strategy and risk.
• Identify and advise on key legal risks associated with the technology underpinning managed services agreements.
• Collaborate with U.S. GCO and local counsel in EY member firms.
• Coordinate legal resources for managed services projects.
• Support coordination with cross‑functional business and internal support teams (Data Privacy, Talent, Information Security, and Tax).
• Assess and ensure the accuracy and sufficiency of contractual documentation to protect EY interests.
• Develop and enhance EY policies relevant to managed services and other technology services.
• Manage workflow in a dynamic environment and maintain high responsiveness, reliability, and communication with GCO leadership.
• Build relationships with GCO members and other legal practice groups to deliver exceptional service to GCO clients.
• Develop and deliver training and best‑practice knowledge sharing on Technology & Managed Services Agreements.

• 6+ years of complex services and technology‑related transactional experience, including drafting and leading negotiations of Technology & Managed Services Agreements.
• Experience negotiating with client counsel, outside law firms, and procurement.
• Experience developing contracting templates, playbooks, and standards.
• Knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, and technology use in service agreements.
• Experience with cross‑border contracting and international data transfer matters.
• Ability to assess and negotiate terms for emerging technologies (cloud, AI) and explain related risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• High cultural and emotional intelligence, resilience, and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Proficiency in articulating complex legal and commercial principles.
• Highly responsive with efficient management of high workload volumes.
• Solution oriented with a focus on exceptional client service.
• Managed services counsel experience in a technology or consulting organization.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4‑year college.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• State Bar membership and current standing, including compliance with continuing legal education.

We’re interested in agile individuals who bring critical thinking, strong business acumen, and deep legal knowledge.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and generous paid time off. Flexibility in vacation policy allows you to determine your needed time off. Additional benefits include continuous learning, performance‑based recognition, and a diverse, inclusive culture that empowers your voice.