At EY, you will 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. As Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property, you will provide a broad range of IP related guidance and legal support to the firm’s business teams in connection with protecting firm assets, developing new products and services, and negotiating contracts with clients, suppliers and other third parties.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house experience
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in an engineering or science field) from an accredited four-year college/university, top of class preferred
- Juris Doctor from a top national law school
- Good standing with a State Bar, including being current on individual state CLE requirements
- Recent and relevant experience in providing business-practical legal advice on complex IP matters, including patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret issues
- Knowledge of legal considerations relevant to complex technology and emerging technologies (including Generative AI)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills
- Willingness to take initiative; be highly motivated and ambitious
- Strong critical thinking skills and analytical ability; possess an inquisitive nature
- Ability to adjust strategies and advice based on evolving business needs and market conditions
- Ability to think strategically about IP issues and how they relate to business goals
- Comfortable making decisions without perfect information
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex license agreements and technology transfer agreements
- Familiarity with open-source software compliance and related issues
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- pension and 401(k) plans
- wide range of paid time off options
- designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- other leaves of absence
