Senior Legal Counsel; General Counsel's Office (Technology)

EY • Toronto, ON

15d • Onsite

About The Position

EY Canada is looking for an experienced candidate to help support the growth of our firm. You will join our General Counsel’s Office, a team of sophisticated in-house lawyers who are a respected and integrated part of our professional services firm. You will act as a strategic advisor to our business and help EY's professionals negotiate complex commercial contracts with some of our most significant clients.

Requirements

• J.D. or LLB from a recognized law school and member in good standing of a law society in any Canadian Province.
• A minimum of 5 – 7 years of post-call commercial and technology contracting experience gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a sophisticated organization.
• Strong analytical skills and common-sense approach utilized to provide practical, strategic advice.
• Strong negotiation skills that advance business objectives while fostering and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally.
• Superior writing, drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to commute to one of our Canadian offices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public sector technology contracting/RFPs, managed services contracts and AI is a asset.

Responsibilities

• Support EY as a key legal advisor on the review and negotiation of strategic transactions of varying sizes and complexity, including contracts with our clients, alliance partners, software and product vendors, subcontractors and others.
• Provide strategic advice working closely with our business teams and internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to assess, review and negotiate contracts with a technology focus, including master services agreements and related statements of work, software and product licensing agreements, managed services agreements and alliance and resale agreements.
• Provide support to EY and our business team in deploying, licensing and leveraging generative AI and other emerging technologies.
• Advise our business on key contractual terms with a view to assessing and identifying legal and business risks.
• Analyze complex issues, problem solve and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Provide legal expertise on special projects and legal matters.
• Manage external counsel.

Benefits

• competitive compensation package
• discretionary bonus program
• comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
• defined contribution pension plan
• great vacation policy
• firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year
• statutory holidays
• paid personal days (based on province of residence)
• range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior