Contracting Counsel Associate Manager – Legal Buyside Contracting Role at Accenture

July 9, 2025by canonsphere

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

Draft, review, and negotiate complex supplier and buyside agreements (e.g., HR, IT, SaaS, Facilities, etc.)
Support business units in procurement contracting, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company standards
Provide advisory services on legal risk mitigation, policy adherence, and contract interpretation
Develop and improve contract templates, processes, and legal documentation standards
Collaborate with leadership to identify contract risks, suggest actionable alternatives, and ensure legal safeguards
Serve as the legal point of contact for high-stakes vendor negotiations, addressing legal concerns in real-time
Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders such as Procurement, HR, Finance, Workplace, and Compliance teams
Ensure team adherence to Accenture’s Code of Business Ethics, Data Privacy, Information Security, and Anti-Corruption Policies

Team and Leadership Responsibilities

Lead and manage large to mid-sized teams or independent legal projects
Oversee performance reviews, utilization, and skills development of team members
Conduct regular audits and ensure quality control and gap remediation
Supervise internal documentation systems (e.g., SharePoint) and ensure knowledge-sharing across teams
Drive initiatives for improving efficiency, collaboration, and knowledge building across legal support functions

Qualification and Experience

Education: Any Graduation (LL.B. preferred)
Work Experience: 10 to 14 years of legal experience (law firm, in-house, or legal outsourcing)
Certifications: Contract-related global certifications are an added advantage

Skills & Expertise

In-depth knowledge of commercial and legal contract risks
Proficient in contract negotiation, review, and drafting
Strong project management and team coordination abilities
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
Familiarity with legal technology tools and databases
Ability to work under pressure and manage senior-level stakeholder relationships
Understanding of Accenture’s service offerings and internal business operations
Culturally aware and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion