Assistant Manager - Commercial Contracting (Legal & Risk Management)

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ) is seeking an Assistant Manager - Commercial Contracting to draft, review and negotiate IT and technology contracts across EY’s global network. The role involves crafting AI-related clauses to protect EY interests and ensure regulatory compliance, while advising business teams on responsible AI usage.

You will collaborate with multiple internal teams and senior stakeholders, manage risks, and contribute to training and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Law graduate with LL.B, 5–8 years post-qualification experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Experience with technology contracts and complex vendor relationships is preferred.
• Knowledge of data protection/privacy terms and risk management concepts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, finalise and advise on client and procurement contracts including IT contracts across EY divisions.
• Develop and negotiate clauses pertaining to AI to safeguard EY interests and compliance.
• Advise business on responsible AI use and regulatory requirements including EU AI Act.
• Serve as a point of contact for business/procurement teams and support the legal team.
• Understand and communicate EY risk management framework; assist with team training.
• Collaborate with Independence, onshore legal, Security, Privacy and Risk Management teams.
• Monitor EY policies and organizational changes impacting contracts.
• Mentor junior team members in day-to-day transactions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

LL.B

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Manager - Commercial Contracting

Qualification

LL. B (professional qualification)

The Opportunity

GDS GCO Enablement Team - Assistant Manager - CC Team 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.

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 involve working with legal/Global General Counsel’s Office (GCO) attorneys, and support EY’s business on client side or/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

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalising and advising on client and procurement contracts (for EY and its global network member firms) and shall include: IT contracts for multiple EY divisions and variety of technologies (such as AI, robotics, analytics), Software License contracts, Hosted software/hosted services agreements; IT Services agreements; Software support agreements; SLAs Client Contracts (Engagement Agreement, Teaming Agreement, Sub-Contract Agreement, RFPs, Managed Services Agreement).
• Develop, review, and negotiate contractual clauses pertaining to artificial intelligence (AI) to safeguard organizational interests and ensure legal compliance.
• Provide advice to business teams on the responsible use of AI, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, including the EU AI Act.
• 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).
• Assist with creating, facilitating, and delivering training to the team members.
• 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

• 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 technology contracts or other complex contracts with an appreciation of general legal and risk management issues.
• Experience in US and UK laws are preferred
• 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.
• 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. Holds experience of collaboration in multi-vendor IT landscapes
• Experiences in drafting and negotiating IP terms in contracts.

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 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.

Experience Level

Mid Level