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Strat Growth Init Counsel Manager

multiple locations +VER TUDO Job No. r00233293 Full-time

Job Description

A team that is part of the change

We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, employees, shareholders, partners, and communities. We rely on the world's largest network of advanced technology centers and intelligent operations.

Provoking change in the market

We work together globally to make a world of difference. Accenture is a global professional services company leading in solutions for digital, cloud, and security. By combining unparalleled expertise and specialized skills in over 40 sectors, we offer services in Strategy and Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song.

As we work together, change becomes the most dynamic and powerful source of progress you have. We are more than 738,000 people present in over 120 countries, committed to making innovation every day and transforming the world into a better place for people.

Join us – Corporate Functions

Be part of the team that delivers 360º value to our people, clients, and communities. More than working in a multidisciplinary team, your roles and responsibilities will include supporting the strategy, creation, and innovation of personalized deliveries. All Corporate Functions professionals receive dedicated training to broaden their business vision and develop technical skills. Over $900 million is invested in the training and development of our people.

Note: For this position, it is necessary to attach your resume in English.

Benefits:

Medical Assistance - 100% subsidized by the company (employee and dependents)

Dental Assistance

Meal or Food Voucher without discount

Life insurance

Private Pension Plan

Gympass

Option to purchase company stocks with a discount

Pharmacy Discount*

Daycare Assistance*

Partnership with language school*

Extended Maternity and Paternity Leave

PPR* (*According to current policy)

Job location: São Paulo - SP

We are looking for profiles aligned with the company's values, enthusiasts to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, with excellence in delivery and innovation present in their daily lives. We value competencies regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability, and political conviction. The diversity of our people allows us to fulfill the promise of technology and human creativity. We recognize the unique characteristics of individuals, respect differences, and invest in an increasingly inclusive environment

Qualifications

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.

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.

CORE and Global Services Legal  (CGS) is a group of legal professionals working and supporting different legal areas such as Compliance, Regulatory Offerings, Ethics, Procurement, Corporate Matters and the Services Areas aligned with the new offerings and technologies such as Strategy & Consulting, Interactive, Technology, Security and Operations.

Strategic Partnering: This team supports the partnership relationships across Accenture’s ecosystems partners, which involves leading negotiations and managing partnership agreements. The team also provides business insights and shapes advice on commercial constructs and joint solutions with the global innovators of technology

Role Summary – Support Accenture’s relationship with Partners globally. Draft, review and negotiate different types of agreements or legal documents in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws. Project coordination and deal shaping. Advising and counseling internal clients. Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with Accenture's external partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generic Responsibilities

  • Good understanding of Legal/GLN, and Strategic Partnering Legal area needs and priorities, strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
  • In-depth understanding of relevant company policies applicable to the support area.
  • Act as a POC and escalation point for business stakeholders and Strategic Partnering counsels.
  • Enhanced subject-matter expertise in the concerned support area.
  • Understand, suggest, and encourage process improvements in the support area.
  • Collaborate with tech team in development of new tools or enhancement of existing ones.
  • Ensure creation of checklists and other process documents.
  • Ability to represent GLN; directly liaison with internal stakeholders on various issues.
  • Supervise the management of company´s tools and communication records.
  • Identify and lead trainings for the team for upskilling and professional development.
  • Identify and implement new initiatives in Strategic Partnering Legal or within Legal/GLN.
  • Build credible and effective relationships with onshore counsels and within GLN team.
  • Lead and drive recruitment efforts for the team.
  • Effective management of direct reports and team; quick conflict resolution.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to junior members of the team.
  • Provide feedback to individuals; lead and drive talent discussions for the team.
  • Proactively try to ‘give back’ to GLN/Legal.

Specific Responsibilities aligned to Role

  • Independently draft and review and negotiate complex agreements other documents with partners, including but not limited to Non-Disclosure agreements, joint initiatives, third party compensation agreements, Affiliate Addendums, collaboration  agreements, MOUs, LOIs, Teaming Agreements, license agreements (demo/evaluation), order forms, renewals and amendments, among others.
  • Collaborate with and support Strategic Partnering Legal Colleagues on the review and negotiation of the partnership agreements. 
  • Understand and be able to discuss typical Go-to-Market legal issues.
  • Analyze and resolve high-complexity contract issues and business scenarios.
  • Independently handle the communication with internal clients, business teams and  stakeholders on various legal matters.
  • Subject matter expert in specific partnerships and industries, as required.
  • Develop a working relationship with Accenture’s most important partners.
  • Maintain compliance in line with company policies and procedures and ensure that noncompliance issues are identified and resolved.
  • Support deal shaping opportunities, consulting as necessary.
  • Ensure all stakeholders are fully informed and engaged on a timely basis.
  • Execute tasks with autonomy and good judgement.
  • Propose effective solutions to encountered complexities.
  • Provide error-free work results.
  • Perform research of laws and regulations or other legal questions applicable to assigned requests.
  • Lead specific ad-hoc projects, planning strategy, coordinating team members and aligning with other areas.
  • Coordinate training sessions to GLN team members on SME scope of work.
  • Lead and organize the onboarding and training of new joiners, ensuring that administrative processes are completed.
  • Drive agreements to execution and manage these throughout their lifecycle.
  • Develop presentations, guidelines or templates to assist business teams to manage the GTM activities.
  • Support key initiatives and programs, ensuring appropriate involvement across teams and stakeholders.
  • Project management ability to coordinate completion of open actions and projects with business leads.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience at law firm or as in-house counsel and/or in legal outsourcing.

Work Requirements:

  • Fluency in English (and other language, depending on geography supported) with very strong oral and written communication skills.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong project management skills and experience in agreement drafting, review and negotiation, identifying risks and proposing solutions.
  • Issue identification, escalation and resolution.
  • Ability to effectively interface with multiple geographies and cultures at all levels of the organization.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to summarize and distill key points for executive audiences.
  • Ability to effectively work with and contribute to the development of legal templates.
  • Operate in an environment with highly sensitive and confidential documents.
  • Experience in leading projects and teams on function specific processes and/or areas.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills; be detail-oriented, have sound judgement, and be flexible.
  • Demonstrate promptness, accuracy, and consistency with the activities supported. 
  • Demonstrate autonomy, take ownership, and drive tasks to closure.
  • Strong time management, prioritization, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Good understanding of Accenture offerings and services.
  • Very good understanding of commercial agreements, legal and compliance principles.
  • Very good understanding of corporate business practices and contracting regulations.
  • Comfortable with technology and has experience in the use of tools & databases.
  • Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Ability to interface with and effectively influence senior leadership and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.

BEHAVIOURS:

  • Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout Accenture global organization. 
  • Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture. 
  • Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality. 
  • Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.

RELATIONSHIP AND REPORTING:

Supervises:

  • May supervise team members providing services on a process/project or account/portfolio of accounts.

External Relationships:

  • Accenture Counsels and other CORE legal teams, Strategic Partnering Legal Colleagues, procurement, contract management, business stakeholders and executives, corporate functions, partners.

Locations

Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo - Sao Paulo

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