Contracting Counsel Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       JD (or equivalent)

·       Authorized and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction

·       Minimum 6 years of transactional experience in digital, consulting, systems integration, and/or outsourcing areas in roles with increasing responsibility, such experience should be in a law firm or in a fast-paced corporate legal/transaction group in a relevant industry

·       Minimum of 3 years of experience negotiating Intellectual Property and Data Privacy issues preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

·       Accomplished negotiator with an understanding of principle-based negotiation strategy and tactics including the ability to present alternatives with proposed solutions;

·       Proven ability to efficiently manage a large volume of transactions independently;

·       Experience negotiating and drafting technology-based agreements;

·       Understand basic principles of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Management;

·       Strong executive presence

·       Good understanding of contracting/risk issues, including IP, as they apply to digital, consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing transactions; and

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·       Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance-related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risks.

·       In-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws

·       Extensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigations

BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES:

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

·    Travel required.

·    Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

·    Not Applicable

PERMANENT TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS [For Internal Applicants]:

When applying to an open internal position, all employees must meet the Permanent Transfers Requirements in Policy 500 - Permanent Position and Career Model Transfers. A summary of the employee requirements are listed below. See the policy for full information (link to policy is highlighted below). 

·        Employees must meet the requirements for the position, including the minimum and/or basic qualifications and performance requirements.   

·        Employees are expected to be in their current position for a minimum of 12 months before applying to a new position.  

·        If considering a cross-border position, please pay particular attention to the visa and/or work permit requirements. In most cases, employees must already possess the appropriate work authorization for the country where the position is located.  

·        Employees participating in a group program for temporary international transfers, including those in the Global Careers Program (GCP), who are interested in applying to a posted internal position outside of their home location, need to comply with Policy 750 International Temporary Transfers for Groups (link to policy is highlighted below).  

·        Employees applying concurrently for more than one position must make the recruiter aware of the other applications during their first interview. 

Policy 500 - Permanent Position and Career Model Transfers

Policy 750 - International Temporary Transfers for Groups