GDS Commercial Lawyer

The opportunity

Our Global Delivery Services (GDS) business is seeking a qualified commercial lawyer for the position of Global GDS commercial lawyer. The GDS commercial lawyer will support assigned categories of commercial contracts portfolio and associated matters across GDS locations.

The GDS Legal Team is part of EY’s Global GCO team and is responsible for providing all forms of legal support to the GDS business.

As a GDS commercial lawyer you will be supporting the Global GDS Lead Commercial Counsel in the review, negotiation and execution of commercial contracts. Additionally, you will support the implementation of GDS contract templates, best practices, governance structures across the GDS centers in Poland, India, Hungary, Argentina, Philippines, UK, Spain, Mexico, Sri Lanka and other upcoming GDS locations. You will be working closely with the other members of the GDS Legal Team as well as business stakeholders in all GDS locations.

Your key responsibilities

• You will be responsible for reviewing, negotiating and advising on various contracts, including : Information Technology Contracts (HW / SW / Professional Services / SAAS and emerging models); Meeting and events contracts; Contracts relating to Talent benefits and employee knowledge advancement; Real Estate and Workplace Enablement Services contracts including Facility Management Services; Contracts relating to branding and marketing.
• You will be expected to advise the procurement and business teams on any and all issues arising in relation to the establishment and continuation of business relationship with GDS’s vendors including providing legal advice on any legal disputes that arise in the course of the business relationship.
• You will also be responsible for ensuring that the contracts GDS enters into are in compliance with GDS’s policies including procurement policies and that the relevant processes and due diligence requirements are adhered to. In case of any deviation from the established policies and processes, you will be expected to ensure that these are flagged to the relevant teams in a timely manner. You must work in close coordination with the Procurement team and other stakeholder to conduct details risk analysis for any deviations, prepare mitigation strategies and steps, advise the relevant approver on the risks identified and mitigating factors, and secure proper approvals.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

What we look for

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across multiple locations including – Argentina, India, Philippines, Poland, Hungary, Spain, Mexico, Sri Lanka and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

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