Geographic Legal Counsel Manager

Skill required: Contract Management - Contract Management


Designation: Geographic Legal Counsel Manager


Qualifications:Any Graduation


Years of Experience:14 - 20 Years


What would you do?
Accenture is 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.At Accenture, we believe that greatness comes from the collective effort of exceptional individuals. Our company culture fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and rewards excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with an inspiring work environment where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact. We put innovation at the heart of everything we do, coupled with our core values of client value creation, one global network, respect for the individual, best people, integrity and stewardship. We offer careers that provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction.Accenture Legal is in the business of experience and we are transforming ourselves to be our best credential and are focused on developing power skills across our entire organization for the future intelligent enterprise. Global Legal Network (GLN) 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 centres 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 services, aligned to Accenture's relentless focus on maximum efficiency and operational effectiveness.Acquisitions and Corporate Advisory (ACA) is a group of legal professionals [Insert description].CORE and Global Services (CGS) is a group of legal professionals working and supporting different legal areas such as Compliance, Regulatory Offerings, Ethics, Corporate Matters and the Services Areas aligned with the new offerings and technologies such as Strategy & Consulting, Song, Technology, Security and Operations.Legal Buyside Contracting (LBC) is a focused legal function for third party contracting. The team is involved with drafting, reviewing and negotiating third party supplier contracts for Accenture and acts as a legal advisory function leveraging technology to deliver support.


What are we looking for?
Knowledge Skills and Experience

Minimum 6 - 8 yrs. relevant experience in a dynamic in-house/corporate legal or law firm environment, with familiarity of working across different jurisdictions and with multi-national clients.

Additional certifications and experience, including compliance related global professional certification(s) (e.g. data privacy, data governance, Information Security) and/or corporate law and/or company experience, considered a plus.Behaviours and Attributes

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (and other language, depending on geography supported).

Enthusiasm for continuous learning and exemplifying a growth mindset.

Detail orientated, sound judgement, organized and adaptable.

Able to present innovative, original solutions which understand our business, and to act as a strategic thinker.

Demonstrated ability to identify, understand and assess trends and developments in functional areas of expertise and to explain issues in a practical, results-focused manner.

Experienced in research, including due-diligence, reporting, drafting and presentation skills and proven ability to contextual business need, and embrace a client-centric approach. Key Responsibilities for Corporate Investigations

Responsible for protecting Accenture from legal, financial and reputational risk by using an independent and objective investigative process to investigate matters arising out of reported misconduct.

Work with senior leadership and external counsel to assess and address significant legal risk.

Manage notification, recording and reporting processes related to investigations.

Counsel, advise and educate Accenture employees in regard to legal and risk management issues.

Resolve issues and disputes and minimize potential for litigation.Key Responsibilities for Litigation & DisputesLitigation professionals support Accenture's business, minimize risk and engage in dispute resolution related to compliance with laws and company policies. Roles and Responsibilities: Demonstrate autonomy, take ownership and drive tasks to closure.

Strong time management, ability to work under pressure and display positive approach.

Ability to prioritize and make decisions, and possess a high level of common sense, including the ability to see around the corner and spot risks before they materialize.

Ability to effectively influence and persuade senior leadership and work collaboratively and build trusted relationships within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Leadership, people development and/or management experience.

Support to the enablement of our designated locations teams to undertake work of increased complexity, including through industrialization of processes.

Commitment to a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplace and recognize the strengths that unique styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.

Strong inter-personal skills and ability to build a sense of belonging in a team and establish a sense of common purpose across Accenture Legal.

Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization and work well with executives and non-executives.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and online communication tools.

Proactive approach, comfortable with technology and use of tools and databases.

Willingness to embrace change, conversant with, and curiosity to explore new and emerging technologies, industry best practices and areas of risk and turn insights to action.

Effective management of external counsel, often in multi-jurisdictional context.Education and QualificationsEducation:JD /bachelor's degree in law (LLB) (or equivalent) or higher from a recognized institution and admission in good standing with applicable bar association(s) (or their local equivalents).Location:[Enter countries]Work Requirements

Hybrid work model part office based; part remote.

Must have ability to effectively work with others remotely and manage a schedule with global stakeholders.Confirmation of further expectations and responsibilities associated with each role during participation in the Legal Talentforce programme will be supplied by the Legal Talentforce programme Lead (or relevant designee), upon confirmation of relevant functional assignment [and prior to the assignment start date].

QualificationsAny Graduation