Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

EY; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on performance

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Flexible vacation policy

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Counsel for Products & Platforms to provide legal counsel on technology products and SaaS agreements. This role involves collaborating with international legal teams and advising on risk and compliance strategies. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of relevant legal experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of SaaS and software licenses. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant technology-related transactional experience.
• Strong background supporting SaaS, software licenses, and emerging technologies.
• Experience developing contracting templates and standards.
• Experience with data privacy, data security, licensing, and IP law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate client-facing product and platform agreements.
• Support coordination with cross-functional business teams.
• Advise internal product teams in the development of new products.
• Develop contracting templates, playbooks and standards.
• Provide practical legal advice in cross-functional settings.

Skills

Technology-related transactional experience

Negotiation skills

Data privacy knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Cloud & AI

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Membership in a State Bar as an attorney

Job description

Join EY as a Senior Counsel – Products & Platforms (Technology & Managed Services). The role provides legal counsel on technology products, platforms, and SaaS agreements, advising internal teams on strategy, risk and compliance.

Our General Counsel’s Office (GCO) supports EY’s business by delivering high‑quality legal services to EY’s service lines and business enablement functions. As Senior Counsel, you will collaborate with U.S. and international GCO groups, internal product teams, and external counsel to shape legal strategy and drive profitable execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate client‑facing product and platform agreements, advising on contractual strategy and risk, and keeping up to date with relevant legal developments.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the U.S. GCO as well as local counsel in other EY member firms.
• Collaborate closely with IP 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.
• Understand 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.
• Gain a working understanding of the full range of tools, products and platforms required to be supported in order to provide effective product counsel.
• Manage workflow in a highly dynamic environment, remaining responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to team leadership and other GCO members.
• Provide practicable legal advice to internal product teams and business stakeholders in cross‑functional settings.
• Build relationships and team seamlessly with other GCO members within the Legal Practice Groups to deliver exceptional legal service to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training on product and platform agreements, knowledge sharing, and best practice across the legal network and business.
• Continuously learn, contribute, and innovate 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.
• Strong background 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 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 the ability to manage high workload volumes and competing priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Solution oriented with a focus on exceptional client service.
• Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization, with experience leading negotiations.
• 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.

What We Look For

Agility, critical thinking, strong business acumen, and deep legal knowledge.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, pension, and 401(k) plans.
• Paid time off, flexible vacation policy, and time off for EY Paid Holidays.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Transformative leadership and inclusive culture.

If you meet the qualifications, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, 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 with disabilities. If you need assistance applying online or require an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact EY’s Talent Shared Services Team.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.