Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

EY; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Continuous learning and professional development

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Counsel for Technology and Managed Services to provide legal advice on agreements related to managed services, technology, and outsourcing. The role involves drafting and negotiating client agreements and working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in legal aspects of technology and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and is located in Seattle, Washington.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of complex services and technology-related transactional experience.
• Experience in developing contracting templates and standards.
• Ability to articulate complex legal and contractual principles.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate client-facing Technology & Managed Services Agreements.
• Advise on legal risks associated with technology agreements.
• Coordinate legal resources on managed services projects.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating Technology & Managed Services Agreements

Legal risk assessment

Data privacy expertise

Intellectual property law experience

Excellent communication skills

Solution orientation

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college

Job description

Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

Join EY as a Counsel in our Technology and Managed Services division to support EY’s business by providing trusted legal advice on managed services, technology, and outsourcing agreements.

Location: Anywhere in Country.

At EY, you will have the chance to build a career that is unique to you, supported by a global scale, inclusive culture, and cutting‑edge technology.

Join us and help build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world.

The opportunity

As Counsel for Technology & Managed Services, you will advise on the provision of managed services and other technology services to EY clients. Your focus will be on drafting, updating, negotiating client‑facing agreements, including managed services, outsourcing, systems implementation, application development & maintenance, software licenses, SaaS, AI, big data, analytics, cloud computing, and more.

You will work closely with the U.S. General Counsel Office and other EY jurisdictions, partnering with senior members and cross‑functional teams such as Data Privacy, Talent, Information Security, and Tax.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Draft, update, and negotiate client‑facing Technology & Managed Services Agreements, advising on contractual strategy and risk.
• Advising on legal risks associated with the technology underpinning Managed Services Agreements.
• Collaborating closely with other U.S. GCO members and local counsel in other EY member firms.
• Coordinating legal resources on managed services projects.
• Supporting coordination with cross‑functional business and internal support teams.
• Advising on the accuracy and sufficiency of contractual documentation to protect EY interests.
• Understanding existing EY policies and developing or enhancing guidance relevant to managed services.
• Managing workflow in a dynamic environment and maintaining reliability, communication, and accountability.
• Building relationships and teaming seamlessly with other members of GCO.
• Developing and delivering training on Technology & Managed Services Agreements.

To qualify, candidates must have

• 4+ years of complex services and technology‑related transactional experience in a client‑facing capacity, including drafting and negotiating Technology & Managed Services Agreements.
• Experience developing contracting templates, playbooks, and standards.
• Experience in data privacy, intellectual property law, and technology provision in managed services agreements.
• Experience with cross‑border contracting and related employee matters.
• Ability to assess and negotiate terms for current and emerging technologies, explaining legal and business risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• High cultural and emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions and geographies.
• Ability to articulate complex legal and contractual principles from both legal and commercial perspectives.
• Highly responsive and able to manage a high workload.
• Solution oriented with a focus on exceptional client service.
• Experience in a managed services counsel role in a technology or consulting organization.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4‑year college.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Membership in a State Bar as a qualified attorney.
• In good standing with the applicable State Bar, current on continuing legal education requirements.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package with performance‑based rewards and a broad Total Rewards program including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k), and paid time off.

• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Success as defined by you: the tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership and coaching.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.

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

The Exceptional EY Experience. It’s yours to build.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Professional Services

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.