Location: Atlanta, New York, Washington, Houson, Chicago

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At EY, you will 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 are 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.

Our General Counsel’s Office (GCO) supports EY’s business by serving as trusted advisors to the EY community and providing the highest quality legal services to EY’s service lines and business enablement functions.

The opportunity:

The Legal Assistant—Contracts/Transactions is responsible for assisting the firm's attorneys within the General Counsel’s Office (GCO) in various administrative and para-professional tasks related to the negotiation of contracts, evaluation of transactions, protection of firm assets (particularly patents), corporate governance, data privacy and security matters and the provision of legal guidance to the firm’s leaders and business teams. Although no prior legal experience is necessary, this position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, organization, critical thinking ability, and an active, inquisitive mind. Duties include (but are not limited to) reviewing, analyzing, drafting and editing documents, performing research, assisting attorneys with various legal and governance functions, coordinating matters relating to asset protection and communicating the firm’s legal position internally within the firm, as well as to the firm’s clients and other third parties. Paralegals at EY have the unique opportunity to develop an extensive and valuable understanding of corporate and commercial law at a prominent professional services firm.

Your key responsibilities:

Assist attorneys in reviewing, editing, and negotiating non-disclosure agreements, data processing agreements, business associate agreements, non-reliance letters, and other agreements
Perform legal and non-legal research, including with respect to applicable state, federal and international privacy laws and regulations
Support GCO’s governance practice group by maintaining corporate secretarial records, preparing governmental filings and responding to requests for information
Undertake ad-hoc projects to facilitate transactions being evaluated by the firm and agreements to which the firm is a party
Help implement legal risk management and other processes to enable the quality delivery of legal advice and services to the firm’s business teams and leaders
Participate in GCO privacy team meetings and training sessions and work with other GCO privacy attorneys to update templates, policies and contracting procedures
Work with attorneys to administer the organization’s patent portfolio, as well as prepare and maintain copyright and trademark registrations
Apply standard provisions from firm contract templates to commercial agreements
Understand and communicate firm policies and positions on various issues relating to the negotiation of commercial agreements
Communicate with firm personnel, external clients, vendors and other third parties
Serve as initial GCO point of contact for certain categories of requests from business teams
Track agreement progress, internal firm approvals and status

To qualify, candidates must have:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university, top of class preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; should be able to discuss complex topics in an articulate and thoughtful manner
Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to have frequent, effective interactions with wide array of firm personnel
Willingness to take initiative; be highly motivated and ambitious
Strong critical thinking skills and analytical ability; possess an inquisitive nature
Proficiency with common computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint) 0-4 years of work experience (internships included)

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted 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.

Plus, we offer:

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the 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 to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The Exceptional EY Experience. It’s Yours To Build.

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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.  

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $49,100 to $89,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $58,900 to $101,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted 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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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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