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.

Job Title

Senior Associate - Legal Counsel – Open Source Software Legal Review Process

Service Line/Sub-Business Line

Legal

Qualification

LL. B (professional qualification)

The opportunity

Based in the GCO Enablement - Commercial Contracting team in GDS India, the role will support EY’s dynamic business on the Open Source Software (OSS) Legal Review Process, enabling cutting-edge solutions while navigating evolving technology risks and driving innovative, technology-driven solutions across engagements. 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.

Your responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include the following:

• Review OSS intake form to ensure completeness and accuracy of information provided. Liaise with requestors to rectify any missing or incorrect details in the OSS request or supporting documentation.
• Review and analyse OSS licenses in accordance with EY policies and the specific use case to mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Support OSS-related due diligence as part of M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Information Security, Global GCO and local GCO.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of key business and legal risks, including EY’s internal risk management framework.
• Monitor and stay updated on changes to EY policies, organizational structure, and procedures, and assess their impact on ongoing work.

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:
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and vendors;
• Ability to team effectively with onshore legal team and colleagues in other functions;
• Ability to grasp, understand, and accurately articulate and document the transactions;
• Ability to assess size, scope and overall risk of contemplated transactions and to tailor contracts accordingly;
• Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently and effectively;
• Solution oriented with focus on exceptional client service;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Strong communication and English language (verbal and written) skills;
• Confidence, maturity and high degree of awareness to be able to work effectively with a broad base of senior-level internal stakeholders;
• Strong service-oriented personality, proficient at delivering the highest quality of work within deadlines.
• High levels of personal energy and appetite for work and success.

Experience and qualifications

• Law graduate (LL.B) with 2–3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in OSS review and software licensing.
• Working knowledge of open source software (OSS) licenses and a strong understanding of licensing concepts, including rights, restrictions, and usage obligations.
• Experience working on technology-driven and software development projects.
• Ability and confidence to deliver subject matter training to peers and senior stakeholders, both in-person and virtually.

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 working at EY offers

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across five countries – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Spain and Poland – 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, 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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