Tax Technology and Transformation (Law Solutions) Legal and Contract Management Technology - Manager

Ernst & Young LLP•New York, NY

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 to build a better working world. US - Tax - National Tax - Tax Technology and Transformation (Law Solutions) - Legal and Contract Management Technology - Manager EY Tax Technology and Transformation Tax Technology and Transformation offers services to companies in response to the impact of existing and emerging technology, including the growing data burden that many businesses face, driving efficiencies to create a cost-effective Tax or Legal function and the understanding of how to make data an asset. Tax Technology and Transformation comprises the following services Third-party system implementation and configuration Digital transformation Applications as a service Data and improvement Analytics and reporting enhancements Emerging technology, including robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud solutions, data lake development and business intelligence innovation Technology program mobilization Custom technology application development and deployment Technology strategy and road maps Operating model transformation, including process improvements, risk, and controls Tax and Legal function assessments The opportunity The primary role is to collaborate with clients to enhance the performance and value-add of their technical solutions and operations. As part of the Law Solutions team, you will focus on assisting to increase automation in legal department processes, enhance analytic capabilities through data integration and implement solutions that will enable the Legal department to deliver quality output and contribute more strategically to the enterprise. This technical leader will be responsible for assessing, designing, developing, and implementing legal and contract management technology, automated workflows and data science projects to improve operational efficiency and provide actionable insights.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Tax Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
A minimum of five years of related experience
Approved technical certification, CPA license or membership to state Bar or progress to attaining those mentioned
Strong understanding of various legal technology solutions and their applications, including matter management/eBilling, document management and/or contract management
Strong experience implementing third-party legal systems (e.g., Agiloft, Docusign, Sirion, Onit, Malbek) including workflows
A strong interest in technology and its use in business processes
Excellent communication and business writing skills
A natural flair for problem solving and an entrepreneurial approach to work
Strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional client-serving business skills
A demonstrated ability to successfully sell and deliver large enterprise programs
Experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering project management services
Oversee a team of developers and analysts, both onshore and offshore
Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Power BI suite, including Power Pivot, Power Query, Power View and Power Map
Knowledge and experience in the design and development of databases (specifically SQL Server)
Write and maintain code for integration solutions, including APIs and middleware technologies
Experience in scripting languages using Python, Java, or other tools
Experience with developing ETL solutions using middleware tools or scripting logic
ERP experience, including SAP and/or Oracle
Experience in Tax or Legal function, transformation and automation
Experience with Agile methodologies and Lean principles
Proficient in data modeling and AI-driven analysis, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Responsibilities

Legal and contract management technology assessment and implementation
Conduct assessment to determine the compatibility and effectiveness of potential legal and contract management technology solutions
Collaborate with legal, IT, and business stakeholders to understand specific requirements and challenges
Evaluate existing technologies used by the legal department to identify opportunities for improvement
Research and recommend technology solutions that align with business needs
Assist in the development of criteria for selecting legal and contract management technology vendors
Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the implementation of legal and contract management technology solutions
Maintain detailed documentation of legal department technology assessments and implementations
Configure and test third-party legal systems
Provide training and support to users during the implementation phase
Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends
Drive the continuous improvements of our implementation methodology and service offerings based on client experience
Oversee the full end-to-end system configuration lifecycle including preparation, design, build, test, training, deployment, and post Go Live activities
Emerging technology and data strategy
Perform data analysis and support science-related projects to support business decisions, underpinned by a deep understanding of the data, its sources and potential uses
Utilize data modeling techniques and advanced statistical analysis to discover patterns and trends that will influence business strategies
Implement emerging technologies such as RPA, AI, GenAI, and Self-Service workflows to enhance efficiency and drive cost reduction
Collaborate with cross functional teams to improve and streamline business processes, leveraging the latest technology innovations
Support the transformation of complex data into clear and actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences
Supervise the creation of data-driven dashboards, legal data warehouse integration with existing legal software, data and document migration from legacy enterprise systems into a new selected product

Benefits

comprehensive compensation and benefits package
medical and dental coverage
pension and 401(k) plans
wide range of paid time off options
flexible vacation policy
time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

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