Lead Negotiator - Associate Director - EY : Job Details

Lead Negotiator - Associate Director

EY

Job Location : Jericho,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-26T01:15:55Z

Job Description :

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At EY, you'll 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 yourself. We value your unique voice and perspective to help EY improve. Join us to create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

The Lead Negotiator – Associate Director role offers the chance to be a key deal closer for EY's largest and most complex deals, leveraging your business acumen, leadership, and emotional intelligence to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes with clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiations as the primary negotiator with the client's negotiation lead, taking the engagement from “sold” to “closed”.
  • Collaborate with EY sales on relationship mapping and tiering to align teams with client leaders.
  • Lead the deal documentation process and secure agreement on deal terms.
  • Advise pursuit teams on various commercial models for large deals.
  • Implement negotiation strategies effectively.
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of different solutions or approaches.
  • Skills And Attributes For Success

    To qualify, you must have:

  • 10+ years of negotiation and contract drafting experience in the technology services industry.
  • Approximately 7+ years of “first chair” negotiation experience in sales, legal, or procurement in technology services.
  • Experience in large, complex global organizations with proven negotiation skills.
  • Experience managing high-performance teams.
  • Ideally, you'll also have:

  • Ability to advise on securing client commitment.
  • Experience leading deal documentation and agreement processes.
  • Capability to counsel pursuit teams on commercial models.
  • What We Look For

    The ideal candidate will provide exceptional service, prioritize critical activities, demonstrate creativity and adaptability, exercise independent judgment, analyze information, and make quick, sound decisions in a results-oriented manner.

    What We Offer

    Our compensation ranges in the US are $160,000 to $308,000, with variations for specific regions. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, pension, 401(k), paid time off, and flexible work arrangements. We support continuous learning, leadership development, diversity, and inclusion.

    EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. If you meet the criteria, please contact us promptly.

    EY is committed to building a better working world by providing trust through assurance and helping clients grow, transform, and operate globally. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

    Additional Details
    • Seniority level: Director
    • Employment type: Full-time
    • Job function: Sales and Management
    • Industries: Professional Services

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