Geographic Legal Counsel Manager

Skill required: Contract Management - Contract management
Designation: Geographic Legal Counsel Manager
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:13 to 18 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song all powered by the worlds largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
What would you do? At Accenture, we believe that greatness comes from the collective effort of exceptional individuals. Our company culture fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and rewards excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with an inspiring work environment where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact. We put innovation at the heart of everything we do, coupled with our core values of client value creation, one global network, respect for the individual, best people, integrity and stewardship. We offer careers that provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction. Accenture Legal is in the business of experience and we are transforming ourselves to be our best credential and are focused on developing power skills across our entire organization for the future intelligent enterprise.
What are we looking for? Education: JD /bachelors degree in law (LLB) (or equivalent) or higher from a recognized institution and admission in good standing with applicable bar association(s) (or their local equivalents). Minimum 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 and 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. Hybrid work model part office based; part remote. Must have ability to effectively work with others remotely and manage a schedule with global stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibilities: Deliver and coordinate legal advice in support of Accentures business, managing and mitigating risk, and drive ethical behaviour and compliance with laws and company policies. The GCC team protects the company, enables the operation of the business, and helps the business grow, and GCC professionals focus on the following key activities: o Legal Leadership Advisor acting as a legal advisor to local leadership on CORE matters together with the broader GCC team and the Market Unit Legal Director (MULD) including educating and guiding local leadership on sound corporate governance principles and best practices in line with Accentures Code of Business Ethics (COBE). o Business Advisor collaborating, reviewing and/or overseeing its CORE responsibilities in advising the business on various matters together with other areas of Legal. Understanding the strategy and priorities of the Market Unit Lead and Country Managing Director in the country, and assisting in related company initiatives relevant for the country in line with the global legal programs. Working with the Government Relations team on potential issues (e.g. reputational) that may not be illegal, but have sensitivity due to the geo-political climate and local sensitivities. o Compliance implementing global compliance programmes locally and aligning local compliance with global compliance programmes. Monitoring regulatory developments and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, including any requisite updates to address new and updated laws. Ensuring that compliance issues/concerns are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved. Monitoring the performance of compliance programes and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve effectiveness. o Corporate Functions Advisor advising and supporting Accentures corporate function teams on legal matters that arise in performance of their functions, serving as a trusted advisor, with a focus on early intervention and proactive shaping of solutions. Providing local corporate and regulatory advice in relation to the restructuring and business activities of local entities, and managing company secretarial matters and overall management of local entities with Controllership and external advisors.