Join EY's growing GDS GCO Enablement team and play a crucial role in managing strategic alliances and third-party partnerships. As a senior legal professional, you'll facilitate EY's key collaborations, guiding business leaders and cross-functional teams through contract development and execution. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your expertise within a dynamic, global framework.

Contribute to educating the business on policies and processes related to Alliance and Ecosystem contracting. Develop your skills and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, international environment, shaping the future of EY's strategic relationships.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including GCO and Risk Management, to finalize contracts. Provide expert business advice on potential issues arising from new and existing contracts to stakeholders. Develop strategic approaches to address identified contract-related challenges. Communicate progress, risks, and benefits to management and relevant teams. Review, advise on, and summarize various legal documents such as Alliance Agreements, Teaming Agreements, NDAs, and Amendments. Ensure all contractual documents comply with EY policies and proactively resolve any discrepancies. Educate business teams on Alliance and Ecosystem contracting processes and requirements. Manage stakeholder expectations regarding project timelines and progress. Communicate complex legal matters and resolve disputes with external parties. Handle escalations from business, ecosystem, risk management, and GCO teams. Facilitate monthly discussions involving business, risk management, and legal departments. Develop content to boost internal awareness of ecosystem contracting activities. Compile, review, and distribute reports on contract status. Mentor and guide junior team members.

Demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management skills, maintaining composure in high-pressure, evolving situations. Possess deep knowledge of handling high-visibility Alliance and teaming contracts. Exhibit strong problem-solving abilities, incorporating creativity and innovative thinking. Showcase excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal and presentation capabilities for engaging senior stakeholders. Effectively translate complex technical concepts into easily understandable communications for the team and other stakeholders. Thrive in a challenging global environment, showing sensitivity to cross-cultural differences and current international events. Utilize flexible teaming skills, effective in both face-to-face and virtual settings. Drive process improvements and deliverables through innovation, with a capacity for rapid learning and adaptation. Assess the size, scope, and overall risk of transactions to tailor contracts appropriately. Maintain a solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to world-class project execution. Exhibit a strong service-oriented personality, delivering high-quality work within deadlines. Possess high personal energy and a drive for success.