Geographic Legal Counsel Assoc Manager

Skill required: Contract Management - Contract management



Designation: Geographic Legal Counsel Assoc Manager



Qualifications:Any Graduation



Years of Experience:10 to 14 years



What would you do?
You will be responsible for Contract management wherein you will manage the processes whereby the performance of client work is coordinated with the contract rights and obligations of the parties to ensure contract compliance (or that the contract is modified as appropriate). It also involves managing contract creation, execution and analysis to maximize operational and financial performance at an organization, all while reducing financial risk. The team works on creating and reviewing contracts, contract summary creation, contract management with experience in the legal background.



What are we looking for?

Education:bachelor's degree in law (or equivalent) or higher from a recognized institution & admission in good standing with applicable bar association(or local equivalents).

Mini 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 & 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.

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

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

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

Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications & online communication tools.

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

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

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

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

Demonstrate autonomy, take ownership & drive tasks to closure.

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

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

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

Leadership, people development & management experience, managing team & work efforts (if in an individual contributor role).

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


Roles and Responsibilities: Develop a detailed understanding of the relevant functional area & of relevant company policies & procedures.Be a credible business advisor through familiarity with Accenture's strategic priorities, target areas for growth & its business & operations & adopting a proactive learning approach, effective stakeholder engagement & cross-functional networking.Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, relevant Corporate Functions stakeholders, Accenture Leadership & business teams to identify & manage legal, regulatory, compliance risks & develop mitigation strategies, with due regard to ethical & reputational considerations.Review internal & client facing projects & initiatives to ensure compliance with law, regulations & voluntary commitments & standards, & provide required guidance to other teams.Demonstrate functional subject matter expertise in the concerned support area & act as POC for such area & provide credible & efficient operational & strategic support.Be efficient & effective in the discharge of specific responsibilities associated with the relevant functional area to which assigned during the programme duration, consistent with your skills and prior experienceStay abreast of legal developments & wider governmental policy or regulatory change affecting the company, its clients, people & communities & synthesize the information to incorporate it into legal assessments, drive recommendations & guidance on any adaptations to company practices, services, offerings, projects, products & initiatives.Drive the creation, development & maintenance of enablement materials, trainings, presentations, templates, guidance & checklists & other materials, ensuring completeness, accuracy and accessibility, & having due regard to Accenture Legal's Technology strategy & enterprise tool adoption.Direct & manage local & global teams on legal projects, including strategic initiatives & support implementation of new initiatives within functional scope area.Supervise resources & assist GLN Global & Area Function lead in people management, as required.Provide coaching & mentoring to junior members of the team, & support development feedback activities for team members.Demonstrate leadership mindset & behaviours, exemplifying Accenture's Core Values & modelling behaviors consistent with our Code of Business Ethics, being an ambassador for change & client centric approach.Behaviors and Attributes:Excellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishEnthusiasm for continuous learning & exemplifying a growth mindset.Detail orientated, sound judgement, organized & adaptable



Qualifications

Any Graduation