Geographic Legal Counsel Assoc Manager Accenture

7.0 - 11.0 years

0 Lacs

maharashtra

On-site

As a Geographic Legal Counsel Assoc Manager at Accenture, you will be responsible for providing expert legal analysis and strategic guidance on the interpretation and application of diverse regulations in different countries related to Energy and Industry X. You will review local & global initiatives and client deals, identify risks according to local law and Accenture policies, and flag potential issues and risk mitigations. Your role will involve offering guidance to the business and other legal teams through expertise in specific regulatory matters, as well as identifying the need for relevant licensing and/or corporate requirements to comply with local laws. Moreover, you will proactively monitor and analyze emerging legislation, regulatory developments, and enforcement trends worldwide to ensure timely dissemination of critical information to relevant stakeholders. You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including conducting internal audits and risk assessments. In addition, you will design and implement comprehensive processes for end-to-end licensing and authorization management related to Industry X (engineering and related authorizations) and Energy products, services, and operations. This will involve managing the full lifecycle of new licensing applications, including preparation, submission, and negotiation with regulatory authorities. Furthermore, you are expected to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, Contracting, Taxes, Geographic Compliance, Corporate, Entity Matters, and Litigation, among others, to ensure integrated and consistent regulatory compliance. You will serve as a primary point of contact for external regulatory authorities, engage in proactive dialogue, and respond to inquiries related to cybersecurity compliance. Additionally, you will represent the organization in industry forums and regulatory working groups to advocate for sound policies and best practices and interact with global regulators to address regulatory inquiries and help influence future regulatory direction. To excel in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Law and a minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience at law firms or as in-house counsel and/or in legal outsourcing. You should possess experience in engineering/EPC companies, managing general legal tasks and generic in-house matters, and have proven experience in addressing legal considerations within technology domains. Strong interpersonal skills, promptness, accuracy, consistency, sound judgment, adaptability, strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills are essential for this position. Additionally, familiarity with Accenture offerings, function-specific services performed, commercial agreements, legal and compliance fundamentals, corporate business practices, and contracting regulations is required. Ability to build trust-based relationships, deliver on commitments, work under pressure, and manage priorities and stakeholder expectations effectively are key attributes for success in this role. Comfort with technology and experience in the use of tools & databases will be beneficial. If you are a dynamic legal professional with a passion for regulatory compliance management and a keen interest in the Energy and Industry X sectors, we invite you to join our team at Accenture and contribute to our mission of delivering value and shared success for our clients, people, partners, and communities.,

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