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Skill required: Contract Management - Contract management Designation: Contracting Associate Manager Qualifications: Any Graduation Years of Experience: 10 to 14 years What would you do? Global Legal Network is a group of professionals operating globally from 11 countries. It provides a broad spectrum of differentiated services - focused on delivering value and innovation. We partner with Legal teams across Accenture to build efficiencies and centers of excellence related to Legal services; and through our size, geographic spread and language diversity, the Global Legal Network is able to drive quality, agility and speed in our services, aligned to Accenture's relentless focus on maximum efficiency and operational effectiveness. What are we looking for? Education:Bachelor's degree in Law.Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance-related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risksIn-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related lawsExtensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigationsPreferably 8 years' + of experience at law firm and/or as in-house counsel and experience in coordinating a group of workStrong knowledge of M&A transactions, due diligence revisions, general corporate business practices, commercial contracting regulations, subcontracting practices, accounting and finance principles and ability to apply skills creatively to diverse stakeholder needsDemonstrates ability to consistently and responsibly undertake contract drafting to a reasonable standardStrong time-management, prioritization, organizational, problem-solving skillsDisplays a high level of responsiveness and follows through on commitmentsDetail-oriented, sound judgement, organized, and flexible Demonstrates a specialized subject-matter experience.Work Experience: Travel may be required. Fluency in English and Japanese and/or any other language(s) depending on geography supported. Experience in M&A Practice may be a plus. Roles and Responsibilities: Responsibly provide support to the Merger and Acquisitions (M&A), V&A Procurement Plus, Contracting and Legal Integration teams and other Legal Services teams as part of the Acquisitions Team in different geographies. Document, review and draft the terms and conditions of different types of agreements (e.g. master agreements, software agreements, statement of works, non-disclosure agreements, proposals, change orders, etc.) and other documents relating to various target companies in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and stakeholders' requirements. Collaborate and coordinate with Accenture's M&A Lawyers, Legal Integration Managers and V&A Procurement Plus Leads on the revision of data rooms material, in particular executed client and supplier contractual material of the target companies. Responsibly provide Legal Integration support for the acquired companies (e.g. point of contact:"face of Legal" for Acquisitions team for contracting needs; identify risks, propose/draft solutions and negotiate commercial agreements; support the business' compliance with obligations and risk mitigation, support new Accenture executives transition to Accenture's way of contracting, etc.). Train the team members and develop checklists and process documents for reviewing analyzing and drafting Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Proposals, Arrangement Letters/Statement of Work, Local Country Agreements, Consulting Services Agreements, etc. Directly liaising with internal stakeholders and deal teams on various legal and commercial issues. Maintain contract / subcontract compliance in line with company policies and procedures and ensures issues are resolved. Responsibly works at smaller engagements and/or works within team at a large, complex engagement. Qualifications Any Graduation
