Strategic Growth Init Counsel Manager

 About The Role  

Skill required: Contract Management - Contract management

Designation: Strategic Growth Init 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 Song all powered by the worlds largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 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? The Global Services Legal team is a strategic partner and a product counsel towards all Accenture Services. This team also functions as the integrator between various other parts of the Legal team, coordinating between the multidisciplinary areas of deep expertise across the wider Legal team, to deliver one holistic Legal perspective to the business.We are a diverse team and our teams mission is to help our business to grow in a responsible, inclusive, and sustainable way, by providing early-stage legal advice and support in relation to the key business strategies and priorities.The GSL Team is now looking for a manager-level attorney to serve as Legal Counsel supporting the Innovation team.

What are we looking for? Education and
QualificationsEducation:JD or equivalent degree or legal qualification and admitted to the bar (or local equivalents) in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice lawKnowledge Skills and Experience8+ years relevant experience in a corporate or law firm setting.Extensive experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel with special focus on product and offering counsel work, identifying risks and proposing solutions in a legally compliant manner.Understanding of or willingness to learn about regulatory frameworks that may apply to the innovations.Experience in drafting and reviewing a variety of low to high complexity agreements with vendors, clients, partners (including Academics partners).Behaviours and AttributesStrong interest in learning about emerging technologiesCommitment to a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Good communication skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.Ability to work with diverse teams, adapting quickly to changes in business strategies, and developing trusted relationships with business leaders.
Roles and Responsibilities: Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Innovation Business teams in various geos to efficiently identify and address innovation legal issues.Conduct legal assessments of new innovative initiatives, including identifying risks and related mitigation strategies in collaboration with colleagues across GSL and the wider Accenture Legal Team.Develop clear communication messages and guidance to enable the business and other Legal teams across Accenture.Contribute to templates and training materials for the Innovation teams and other Legal teams including those responsible for client-facing contracting.Take on assignments as required by the Innovation Legal Lead or the changes in business priorities.
 Qualification Any Graduation