Strategic Growth Init Counsel Manager

As a Strategic Growth Initiative Counsel Manager at Accenture, you will be part of the Global Services Legal team, serving as a strategic partner and product counsel for all Accenture Services. Your role will involve integrating various parts of the Legal team to provide comprehensive legal perspectives to the business. You will work towards enabling responsible, inclusive, and sustainable growth by offering early-stage legal advice and support aligned with key business strategies and priorities. Your primary focus will be on supporting the Innovation team. To excel in this role, you should hold a JD or equivalent legal qualification and be admitted to the bar (or local equivalents) in good standing. With 8+ years of relevant experience in a corporate or law firm setting, you should have a strong background in product and offering counsel work, with the ability to identify risks and propose legally compliant solutions. An understanding or willingness to learn about regulatory frameworks relevant to innovations is crucial. Additionally, your experience in drafting and reviewing agreements of varying complexity will be valuable. Your success in this role will also be driven by your strong interest in emerging technologies, commitment to fostering a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplace, and excellent communication skills. You should be adept at influencing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders and working effectively in diverse teams. Adaptability to evolving business strategies and the ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders are key attributes for this position. As part of your responsibilities, you will support Innovation Business teams across different geographies in addressing legal issues related to innovation efficiently. This will involve conducting legal assessments of new initiatives, identifying risks, and collaborating with colleagues to develop mitigation strategies. You will craft clear communication messages and guidance for the business and other Legal teams within Accenture. Additionally, you will contribute to creating templates and training materials for the Innovation teams and other Legal teams involved in client-facing contracting. You will also be required to undertake assignments as directed by the Innovation Legal Lead or in response to changes in business priorities. Join us at Accenture, where you can leverage your legal expertise to drive innovation and growth in a dynamic and diverse environment.,