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Skill required: Contract Management - Contract management Designation: Contracting Counsel Specialist Qualifications: Any Graduation Years of Experience: 7 to 11 years What would you do? Contracting Legal Professionals (CLP) in Accenture's 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 positionsEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer. We have an unwavering commitment to equality for all. Together, we are acting, we are leading, and we will drive change across the globe.JOB SUMMARY:Review, draft, and negotiate several types of contractual agreements in a fast-paced corporate environment which may include:various type of service agreement and help senior counsel in large deals. Act, and continuously evolve as, a knowledgeable and relevant advisor on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions. What are we looking for? QUALIFICATIONS: LL.b (or equivalent) Authorized and licensed to practice law in India Minimum 4 years of transactional experience in IT Industry or relevant 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 industryKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Proven ability to efficiently manage a large volume of transactions independently; Experience negotiating and drafting technology-based agreements; Good understanding of contracting/risk issues, including IP, as they apply to digital, consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing transactions; and Excellent oral and written communication skills. BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES: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.ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Not Applicable Roles and Responsibilities: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Independently, and help to, structure, negotiate and close client transactions to be most advantageous from a legal and business perspective Strategize with senior CLPs and internal business clients prior to client negotiations Stay abreast of developments affecting the company, its clients, and industries and synthesize the information to incorporate it into company's transactional practices Support, promote and implement Legal Group initiatives RELATIONSHIPS:Reports to:Contracting LeadSupervises:No direct supervisory responsibilityExternal Relationships:Accenture client executives and negotiating teams; Outside Counsel 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. Employees participating in a group program for temporary international transfers, including those in the Global Careers Program (GCP), who are interested in applying to a posted internal position outside of their home location, need to comply with Policy 750 International Temporary Transfers for Groups (link to policy is highlighted below). Employees applying concurrently for more than one position must make the recruiter aware of the other applications during their first interview. Policy 500 - Permanent Position and Career Model TransfersPolicy 750 - International Temporary Transfers for Groups Qualifications Any Graduation
