Contracting Counsel Manager

Skill required: Contracting - Contracting Regulations

Designation: Contracting Counsel Manager

Qualifications:Any Graduation

Years of Experience:13 to 18 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Songall powered by the worlds largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
What would you do Contracting Legal Professionals (CLP) in Accentures Corporate Functions organization coordinate and deliver legal, contract and commercial counsel in support of Accenture s business. CLPs identify and help manage and mitigate risk and ensure ethical behavior and compliance with laws and company policies, while providing guidance and negotiating contracts leveraging commercial and market relevant positions. Global Legal Network is a group of professionals operating globally from 10 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 servicesJob Summary:Lead, structure, draft and negotiate complex client transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment including:master services agreements, outsourcing agreements, statements of work, service level agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, data transfer agreements, requests for proposals and agreements involving cloud, blockchain security, automation, systems integration and agile development. Advise senior company leadership on legal risks associated with transactions and understanding of the larger market. Manage and advise junior legal professionals in transactions and related matters. Act, and continuously evolve as, a knowledgeable and relevant advisor on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions while supporting Legal, Business and Sales Leadership in shaping and executing Accentures market-facing strategies. Permanent Transfer Requirements [For Internal Applicants]:When applying to an open internal position, all employees must meet the Permanent Transfers Requirements in Policy 500 - Permanent Position and Career Model Transfers. A summary of the employee requirements are listed below. See the policy for full information (link to policy is highlighted below).Employees must meet the requirements for the position, including the minimum and/or basic qualifications and performance requirements. Employees are expected to be in their current position for a minimum of 12 months before applying to a new position. If considering a cross-border position, please pay particular attention to the visa and/or work permit requirements. In most cases, employees must already possess the appropriate work authorization for the country where the position is located.

What are we looking for
Qualifications:Law DegreeAuthorized and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdictionMinimum 6 years of transactional experience in digital, consulting, systems integration, and/or outsourcing areas in roles with increasing responsibility, such experience should be in a law firm or in a fast-paced corporate legal/transaction group in a relevant industryMinimum of 3 years of experience negotiating Intellectual Property and Data Privacy issues preferredSupervises:As per designated role External Relationships:Accenture client executives and negotiating teams; Outside CounselKnowledge and Skill Requirements:Accomplished negotiator with an understanding of principle-based negotiation strategy and tactics including the ability to present alternatives with proposed solutionsDemonstrated ability to efficiently manage a large volume of transactions with high degree of autonomy Experience negotiating and drafting technology-based agreementsUnderstand basic principles of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and ManagementStrong executive presence Good understanding of contracting/risk issues, including IP, as they apply to digital, consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing transactionsExcellent oral and written communication skills Additional Desirable Criteria:12-15 years of experience in legal services (for GLN Applicants)Work Requirements:Travel required.Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. [REMOVE IF REQUIRED PER LOCAL PROCESS]
Roles and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Lead, structure, negotiate and close Accentures complex client transactions to be most advantageous from a legal and business perspective and educate and advise company executives with respect to legal and risk management issuesCounsel, guide, train and support junior CLPsStay abreast of developments affecting the company, its clients, and industries and synthesize the information to incorporate it into companys transactional practicesDevelop subject matter experience in one of more areas that benefit Legal and/or our businessParticipate in developing internal guidelines, toolkits, and packaged knowledge capital on various legal and business issues Support, promote and implement Legal Group initiativesEmbrace and evolve to gain experience in seven Contracting attributes, including becoming a pathfinder, architect, business-minded, nonconformist, inspired, relevant and technology enabled contracting professional Relationships:Reports to:Contracting Lead for the MU
Qualification
Any Graduation