Paralegal I

Paralegal 1

At EYyou will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with theglobalscale supportinclusiveculture 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 andbuild an exceptional experience for yourselfand a better working world for all.

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

The opportunity:

The Legal AssistantContracts/Transactions is responsible for assisting the firms attorneys within the General Counsels 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 firms 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 firms legal position internally within the firm as well as to the firms 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 GCOs 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 firms 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 organizations 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:

• Bachelors 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 offeracompetitivecompensationpackage where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our 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 youll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Youll 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: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll 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.

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