Join EY's dynamic and rapidly expanding GDS GCO Enablement team in India as an Assistant Director/Manager specializing in Commercial Contracting. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide critical legal support to EY's business operations and senior leadership, focusing on vendor contracts.

You will become a trusted advisor, adept at assessing and mitigating risks. A significant part of your role will involve managing and mentoring a team of legal professionals, guiding them to achieve their objectives efficiently.

Key responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing procurement contracts for EY and its global network. This encompasses a wide range of IT contracts involving various technologies like AI and robotics.

You will provide essential business and legal counsel to stakeholders, collaborating internally to develop strategies for addressing contract-related issues. Effective communication of progress, challenges, and risks to management and affected user groups is crucial.

Additionally, you'll ensure contractual documentation aligns with EY policies, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive process improvements, including automation and efficiency initiatives within the team. Mentoring junior team members and supporting work allocation are also vital aspects of this role.

A Law Graduate (LL.B) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience is required. Demonstrable hands-on experience in negotiating and finalizing technology contracts is essential.

Essential skills include an excellent understanding of privacy and data protection laws (GDPR/CCPA), coupled with well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and English communication skills (verbal and written).

Success in this role also hinges on unquestionable ethics, integrity, and values. You must possess strong leadership capabilities to inspire and motivate your team, alongside creative problem-solving and innovative thinking. The ability to manage stakeholder expectations in high-pressure, evolving environments is paramount.