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EY · 2 hours ago

Contracts Administration and Legal Support Associate

Atlanta, GA

Contract

Hybrid

Entry Level

$57K/yr - $104K/yr

1+ years exp

EY is a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams, seeking to build a better working world. As a Contracts Administration and Legal Support Associate, you will manage contractual agreements with external vendors, facilitate negotiations, and assist with internal consultations to ensure compliance with legal and procurement policies.

AccountingAdviceBusiness IntelligenceConsultingFinancial ServicesProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Understand and apply key requirements of the firm's risk and procurement policies as well as external regulator independence rules governing firm activities

Generate draft contractual agreements and facilitate negotiations for the procurement of various products and/or services in accordance with firm guidelines, policies and procedures

Partner with internal customers/professionals to make certain business needs are met and the firm's risk is mitigated when entering into agreements with vendors

Review contracts proposed by vendors for inclusion of appropriate Ernst & Young (“EY”) approved language as advised by GCO as well as review terms, pricing and billing arrangements

Escalate concerns related to the contract review within GCO, as necessary

Liaise between EY personnel, other members of GCO, and various functional areas within the firm (e.g., Independence, Risk Management, Procurement)

Perform initial review of submissions from EY employees and evaluate completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of proposed transaction/requests

Facilitate and drive the contracting process to completion by following up on requests with functional area leadership, GCO attorneys, Risk Management, EY employees and external vendor personnel

Escalate matters and/or sensitive transactions requiring more experienced individuals to respond or process

Participate in meetings with functional area leadership and within GCO

Use analytical and project management methodology to execute projects

Conduct training and/or educate client engagement teams on key submission requirements

Qualification

Contract negotiationRisk managementAttention to detailLegal educationProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Excellent attention to detail for the purpose of contract review and negotiation

Ability to understand and interpret EY policies and guidelines

Ability to learn and understand the firm and regulators' independence rules and policies as well as familiarity with other risk management initiatives

Ability to plan and organize own work, with little supervision

Ability to perform routine reporting (i.e., status updates) for current work and any escalations

Certain assignments may require the ability to obtain a Secret Government Security Clearance

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Approximately 1-3 years related experience

Paralegal and/or formal legal education is a plus