Commercial Law Clerk

EY Canada is looking for an experienced candidate to help support the growth of our firm. You will join our General Counsel’s Office, a team of sophisticated in-house lawyers, law clerks, paralegals and administrative professionals who are a respected and integrated part of our professional services firm.  You will act as an advisor to our business and help support EY’s lawyers and professionals in negotiating and administering complex commercial contracts with some of our most significant clients. 

As an integral part of the team, this individual will be directly involved with innovation and administration of our commercial contracting processes, including assisting with developing and updating our templates, negotiating confidentiality agreements, access letters and other contractual documents with our clients, and assisting the lawyers in the EY Canada GCO to work with the business and quality teams at EY to manage contractual compliance.   

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support EY business lines to draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and related documents, including requests for proposals, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, access letters and other commercial arrangements and manage and/or develop alternative contractual positions for negotiation.
• Analyze issues, problem solve and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Provide administrative and technical support on special projects, particularly related to commercial contracting, templating and innovating to maximize efficiencies.
• You will be required to provide appropriate and effective solutions and to consistently provide high-quality risk-appropriate advice to professionals. 
•  Support EY GCO lawyers and business lines to develop and execute on contract management.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as administrative and time management skills
• Self-driven, detail oriented and hard-working
• Previous experience negotiating contractual agreements directly with clients and contract management experience and/or risk management experience would be an asset, but not required.
• Knowledge of the French language an asset but not required.
   

To qualify for the role you must have:

• A minimum of 5 years of corporate law clerk experience.
• An undergraduate university degree and/or a college Law Clerk diploma with excellent academic credentials.
• Strong organizational skills, decisiveness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.