At EY, you’ll 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. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

 
Job Title: Senior Associate 

The opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team within EY. Based in the RMS-GCO Commercial Contracting team in GDS India, the role will support in-house legal counsels and EY’s business on client/vendor contracts. You will provide legal support to the business and become a trusted adviser of stakeholders (often at senior level, including engagement partners). You will be expected to assess and understand how risks can be best managed and mitigated.   

Your responsibilities   

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating client/vendor/partner agreements, flow downs, teaming agreements, MSAs, engagement letters, GTC’s, subscription agreement, Orders, SOW’s, subcontracts and other documentation. 
Understanding practice and business goals and how they impact the types of products and services procured.
Identify, track and manage key risks in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
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).
Work cross-functionally with internal teams to develop risk matrix and policies, engagement strategies, and operational measures and implementing tactics.
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. 

Skills and attributes for success 

We are looking for someone who has the following attributes and skills: 

drive to understand 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 
Good knowledge and interests in new-age technology

Experience and qualifications 

Law Graduate/ LL.B, with 2-6 years of relevant post-qualification experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.   
Knowledge of data protection, privacy and security terms 
Experiences in drafting and negotiating IP, liability, indemnity, data privacy, security and other contractual terms.

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 GCO and GDS team  

What working at EY offers 

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across eight countries 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. 

EY | Building a better working world 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.