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Accounting - Finance
Assistant Manager GDS RMS GCO Commercial Contracting Team
Accounting - Finance
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Remote / WFH
Job Description
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Role description
Job Title: Assistant Manager
The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team within EY. Based in the RMS-GCO Commercial Contracting team in GDS India, the role will support the General Counsel’s Office and support EY’s business on Client and vendor contracts. You will provide legal support to the business and become a trusted adviser of stakeholders (often at senior level, including engagement partners). You will be expected to assess and understand how firm risks can be best managed and mitigated.
Key Responsibilities:
Shall be part of the GDS GCO Support team, and shall as EY’s legal representative be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and advising on:
Master Services Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Framework Agreements.
Client Contracts (Engagement Agreement, Sub-Contract Agreement, RFPs, Managed Services Agreement);
IT contracts, Software License Agreements.
Data Privacy (Assessments, agreements, advisory).
Act as a point of contact for EY’s business/procurement teams and support the GCO team.
Have a thorough understanding of general key business risks that need to be managed.
Leading a team, conducting quality checks, mentoring, and training the team members.
Responding to Request for Proposals in line with corporate norms, GCO’s risk mitigation and bid strategy.
Preparing contract deviation list/ summary.
Providing business and legal advice and guidance to internal clients and end users regarding potential issues stemming from new and existing contracts.
Communicating challenges, risks and benefits to appropriate management levels, affected user groups and other members of the GCO in the relevant jurisdictions.
Liaising with internal specialist functions including Independence, onshore General Counsel’s Office, Security, Privacy and Risk Management.
Developing understanding of EY policies and ensuring that all contractual documents are compliant with all relevant EY policies.
Skills and attributes for success
You will be provided with training and coaching on the job.
We are looking for someone who has the following attributes and skills:
A pragmatic problem solver
A drive to continuously build and master key technical, functional and professional skills
Self-starter and motivated
Ability to effectively manage a demanding workload with tight deadlines in a fast-paced, challenging and demanding environment
Ability to lead, motivate and mentor the team members
Experience and qualifications
Law Graduate, with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts or other complex contracts.
Experience in dealing with Govt Contracts and RFPs.
Knowledge of data privacy assessments data protection, privacy and security terms.
Experience in leading team of experienced legal graduates.
Experience of senior management and stakeholder management.
Confidence delivering subject matter content to peers and seniors.
Understanding of compliance related concepts such as Independence, Conflicts.
What we look for
Someone who wants to grow into a new role at EY and develop new skills and attributes
A passion to contribute to the growth of the wider GCO and GDS team
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes hybrid, flexible working and career development, along with:
Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
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
EY is committed to be an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
EY Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
Role description
Job Title: Assistant Manager
The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team within EY. Based in the RMS-GCO Commercial Contracting team in GDS India, the role will support the General Counsel’s Office and support EY’s business on Client and vendor contracts. You will provide legal support to the business and become a trusted adviser of stakeholders (often at senior level, including engagement partners). You will be expected to assess and understand how firm risks can be best managed and mitigated.
Key Responsibilities:
Shall be part of the GDS GCO Support team, and shall as EY’s legal representative be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and advising on:
Master Services Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Framework Agreements.
Client Contracts (Engagement Agreement, Sub-Contract Agreement, RFPs, Managed Services Agreement);
IT contracts, Software License Agreements.
Data Privacy (Assessments, agreements, advisory).
Act as a point of contact for EY’s business/procurement teams and support the GCO team.
Have a thorough understanding of general key business risks that need to be managed.
Leading a team, conducting quality checks, mentoring, and training the team members.
Responding to Request for Proposals in line with corporate norms, GCO’s risk mitigation and bid strategy.
Preparing contract deviation list/ summary.
Providing business and legal advice and guidance to internal clients and end users regarding potential issues stemming from new and existing contracts.
Communicating challenges, risks and benefits to appropriate management levels, affected user groups and other members of the GCO in the relevant jurisdictions.
Liaising with internal specialist functions including Independence, onshore General Counsel’s Office, Security, Privacy and Risk Management.
Developing understanding of EY policies and ensuring that all contractual documents are compliant with all relevant EY policies.
Skills and attributes for success
You will be provided with training and coaching on the job.
We are looking for someone who has the following attributes and skills:
A pragmatic problem solver
A drive to continuously build and master key technical, functional and professional skills
Self-starter and motivated
Ability to effectively manage a demanding workload with tight deadlines in a fast-paced, challenging and demanding environment
Ability to lead, motivate and mentor the team members
Experience and qualifications
Law Graduate, with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts or other complex contracts.
Experience in dealing with Govt Contracts and RFPs.
Knowledge of data privacy assessments data protection, privacy and security terms.
Experience in leading team of experienced legal graduates.
Experience of senior management and stakeholder management.
Confidence delivering subject matter content to peers and seniors.
Understanding of compliance related concepts such as Independence, Conflicts.
What we look for
Someone who wants to grow into a new role at EY and develop new skills and attributes
A passion to contribute to the growth of the wider GCO and GDS team
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes hybrid, flexible working and career development, along with:
Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
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
EY is committed to be an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
EY Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
