About the Role
Accenture is seeking a Contracting Counsel Associate Manager with extensive experience in contract management and legal advisory. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive legal support to procurement and business teams, especially in handling supplier-side contracts, drafting, negotiation, and compliance in alignment with Accenture’s global standards.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services firm, delivering specialized solutions in digital, cloud, security, strategy, consulting, technology, and operations. With a presence in over 120 countries and a team of 699,000+ professionals, we’re committed to creating long-lasting value through innovation, people, and partnerships.
🌐 Visit: www.accenture.com
Job Responsibilities
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Draft, review, and negotiate complex supplier and buyside agreements (e.g., HR, IT, SaaS, Facilities, etc.)
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Support business units in procurement contracting, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company standards
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Provide advisory services on legal risk mitigation, policy adherence, and contract interpretation
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Develop and improve contract templates, processes, and legal documentation standards
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Collaborate with leadership to identify contract risks, suggest actionable alternatives, and ensure legal safeguards
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Serve as the legal point of contact for high-stakes vendor negotiations, addressing legal concerns in real-time
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Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders such as Procurement, HR, Finance, Workplace, and Compliance teams
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Ensure team adherence to Accenture’s Code of Business Ethics, Data Privacy, Information Security, and Anti-Corruption Policies
Team and Leadership Responsibilities
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Lead and manage large to mid-sized teams or independent legal projects
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Oversee performance reviews, utilization, and skills development of team members
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Conduct regular audits and ensure quality control and gap remediation
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Supervise internal documentation systems (e.g., SharePoint) and ensure knowledge-sharing across teams
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Drive initiatives for improving efficiency, collaboration, and knowledge building across legal support functions
Qualification and Experience
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Education: Any Graduation (LL.B. preferred)
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Work Experience: 10 to 14 years of legal experience (law firm, in-house, or legal outsourcing)
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Certifications: Contract-related global certifications are an added advantage
Skills & Expertise
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In-depth knowledge of commercial and legal contract risks
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Proficient in contract negotiation, review, and drafting
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Strong project management and team coordination abilities
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Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
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Familiarity with legal technology tools and databases
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Ability to work under pressure and manage senior-level stakeholder relationships
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Understanding of Accenture’s service offerings and internal business operations
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Culturally aware and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Work Requirements
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Willingness to travel if required
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Comfortable working across global teams and time zones
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Fluent in English (additional languages based on region may be beneficial)
