Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

EY; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible vacation policy

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to manage client-facing product and platform agreements. The role requires 7+ years of experience in technology-related transactions, particularly in SaaS and software licensing, alongside strong negotiation and communication skills. You will collaborate with various teams to provide legal counsel on technology products and platforms, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks. This position offers competitive compensation and a flexible vacation policy, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant technology-related transactional experience.
• Ability to negotiate terms for new technologies like AI and cloud.
• Experience in data security and intellectual property law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate product and platform agreements.
• Collaborate with teams on legal strategies for technology products.
• Provide training on product agreements and best practices.

Skills

Client-facing negotiation skills

Drafting contractual agreements

Data privacy understanding

SaaS and software licensing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

High degree of cultural intelligence

Problem-solving orientation

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Senior Counsel – Products and Platforms
Location: Anywhere in Country

Our General Counsel’s Office (GCO) supports EY’s business by serving as trusted advisors to the EY community and providing the highest quality legal services. This role is part of the Technology and Managed Services legal group and focuses on advising, drafting, updating and negotiating legal terms for client‑facing software licenses and SaaS agreements, AI, big data, cloud computing, and more. You will collaborate with internal product, IP, procurement, and cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate client‑facing product and platform agreements, including advising on contractual strategy and risk, and keeping up to date with relevant legal developments
• Collaborate closely with other members of the US GCO as well as local counsel in other EY member firms
• Collaborate closely with intellectual property counsel and procurement counsel on the development and commercialization of various products and platforms
• Support coordination with cross‑functional business and internal support teams (Data Privacy, Information Security, Independence, Quality and Tax) as necessary
• Understanding existing EY policies and help enhance policies and guidance relevant to technology products and platforms
• Support and advise internal product teams in the development of new products and platforms
• Gaining a working understanding of the full range of tools, products and platforms required to be supported in order to provide effective product counsel
• Managing workflow in a highly dynamic environment and remaining highly responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other members of the GCO
• Being adept in cross‑functional settings and providing practicable legal advice to internal product teams and business stakeholders
• Building relationships and teaming seamlessly with other members of GCO, within the Legal Practice Groups, as appropriate, to deliver exceptional legal service to internal stakeholders
• Developing and delivering training on product and platform agreements, knowledge sharing, and best practice across the legal network and business, where requested or appropriate
• Continually learning, contributing and innovating in a dynamic space

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant technology‑related transactional experience in a client‑facing capacity, including drafting and negotiation of product and platform agreements.
• A strong background in supporting SaaS, software licenses, emerging technologies and a variety of go‑to‑market delivery models.
• Experience developing contracting templates, playbooks and standards.
• Adept at leveraging legal and other collaboration tools and technology to optimize teaming.
• Experience in data privacy, data security, licensing, and intellectual property law.
• Experience with cross‑border contracting (including local country agreements and cross‑border data transfer).
• Ability to understand, assess, and negotiate terms for current and new technologies (including cloud and AI), and explain the related legal and business risks in a practical manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence, and demonstrated aptitude for resilience, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and dynamics.
• Ability to work independently and team effectively with colleagues in other functions and geographic locations.
• Ability to grasp, understand, and accurately articulate and document complex legal and contractual principles, and balance risk from both a legal and commercial perspective.
• Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes and competing priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Solution oriented with focus on exceptional client service.
• Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with experience leading negotiations.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4‑year college.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Membership in a State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law.
• Good standing with the applicable State Bar including being current on individual state Continuing Legal Education requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, pension, 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Flexible vacation policy: choose how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances.
• EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
• Continuous learning: develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries.

Application

Apply today. The position is open on an ongoing basis.