Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

EY; Toledo (OH); Remote; USD 177,800 - 332,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Counsel for Products and Platforms to provide legal support for technology offerings. The role involves drafting and negotiating software licenses and SaaS agreements, and advising on emerging technologies. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and a Juris Doctor degree. This position offers a competitive salary range of $177,800 to $332,400 based on skills and location, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technology-related transactional experience required.
• Strong background in SaaS and software licenses necessary.
• Experience in data privacy and IP law is a must.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate client-facing product and platform agreements.
• Provide legal advice on emerging technologies including AI and cloud.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product strategies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college

Job description

Senior Counsel – Products and Platforms

Location: Anywhere in Country

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.

The opportunity

As a Senior Counsel for Products & Platforms on the GCO Technology and Managed Services team, you will provide advice, counsel, and legal support on the provision of technology products and platforms to EY clients. Your focus will be on advising, drafting, updating, and negotiating client‑facing software licenses and SaaS agreements, artificial intelligence, big data, analytics, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies. You will also give internal legal advice and support to various EY technology and product teams throughout ideation, innovation, and go‑to‑market.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate client‑facing product and platform agreements, advising on contractual strategy and risk.
• Collaborate closely with the US GCO and local counsel in other EY member firms.
• Team with IP counsel and procurement counsel on product and platform commercialization.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional business and internal support teams (Data Privacy, Information Security, Independence, Quality and Tax) as needed.
• Understand and help enhance EY policies relevant to technology products and platforms.
• Support internal product teams in developing new products and platforms.
• Maintain a working understanding of the full range of tools, products and platforms to provide effective counsel.
• Manage workflow in a dynamic environment, remaining responsive, reliable, communicative, and accountable to leadership.
• Provide practicable legal advice in cross‑functional settings.
• Build relationships with GCO members to deliver exceptional legal service to stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training on product and platform agreements, knowledge sharing, and best practice.
• Continuously learn, contribute and innovate in a dynamic space.

To qualify, candidates must have

• 7+ years of technology‑related transactional experience, including drafting and negotiation of product and platform agreements.
• Strong background in SaaS, software licenses, emerging technologies and go‑to‑market delivery models.
• Experience developing contracting templates, playbooks and standards.
• Adept at leveraging legal and other collaboration tools and technology.
• 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 assess and negotiate terms for current and new technologies (including cloud and AI) and explain related risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• High cultural and emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility and adaptability.
• Capacity to work independently and team effectively with colleagues in other functions and locations.
• Ability to articulate complex legal and contractual principles and balance commercial versus legal risk.
• Highly responsive with the ability to manage high workload volumes and competing priorities efficiently.
• Solution oriented with a focus on exceptional client service.
• Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with leadership in negotiations.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4‑year college.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• State Bar membership as an attorney qualified to practice law.
• Good standing with the applicable State Bar, including current CE requirements.

What we look for

We’re interested in agile individuals who have critical thinking skills, a strong business acumen and deep knowledge of the law.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package rewarded based on performance and recognition of value. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off. Under our flexible vacation policy, you determine how much vacation you need. We also grant time off for EY holidays, seasonal breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves.

• 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.
• Transformative leadership: insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.

Base salary range for this role in the U.S. is $177,800 to $332,400. Salary ranges vary by geography (e.g., NYC, Washington State, California). Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including education, experience, skills and geography.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EY 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.

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Application Information

Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Contact

For further information, please contact the EY Talent Shared Services Team at [e-mail].