Job Description

Skill required: Contract Management - Contract management
Designation: Contracting Counsel Specialist
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:10 to 14 Yrs
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What would you do? Legal Buyside Contracting Role Summary - To provide comprehensive legal support to Procurement and Business teams which includes drafting, reviewing, negotiation and execution of contracts, NDA's and other documents relevant to procurement support in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and customer requirements. Provide advisory support to procurement and business teams by driving the creation of templates, standardize the templates, maintain and continuously improve the standard contracts templates and procedures for complex buyside deals in accordance with changing laws and company policies. Develop specialized subject-matter expertise in support area to seamlessly address any potential risks or issues.Complexity: o Requires identifying and assessing complex problems for area of responsibility. Creates solutions in situations in which analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.o Requires adherence to strategic direction set by senior management when establishing near-term goals.o Interaction is with senior management of the team, internal stakeholders third party vendors, contractors subcontractors etc., involving matters that may require acceptance of an alternate approach..Authority: Some latitude in decision-making. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.Impact or Decision Impact: Decisions have a major day to day impact on area of responsibility.Scope: Manages large - medium sized teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role).Relationships:Supervises: ? Team members providing services on a process/project or account/portfolio of accountsExternal Relationships: ? Procurement, Business Executives, Contract Management, Outside counsels, Vendors, Corporate Function related stakeholders like HR, Workplace etc.
What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree in LawCertifications and Membership: ? Contract related global professional certification considered a plusWork Experience:? Minimum of 5 to 15 years of experience at law firm or as in-house counsel and/or in legal outsourcingKnowledge and Skill Requirements:o Expert level understanding of both commercial and legal contractual risks and displays ability to provide business-oriented legal adviceo Fluent in English with strong oral and written skills o Experience in managing end-to-end projects and teams on function specific processes and/or areas, work with internal and external teams, and understands delivery requirementso Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, is detail-oriented, has sound judgement, is adaptable, demonstrate promptness, accuracy, and consistency with the activities supported, and drive tasks to closure, has strong time management, prioritization, organizational skillso Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments, ability to work under pressure, with exposure to senior managemento Effectively manage priorities and stakeholder expectationso Able to effectively influence senior management. o Good understanding of Accenture offerings and function specific services performed, very good understanding of commercial agreements, legal and compliance fundamentals, corporate business practices, and contracting regulationso Comfortable with technology and has experience in the use of tools & databasesBehaviours and Attributes:o Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout Accenture global organization o Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture o Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality o Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.Work Requirements:? Travel may be requiredo Fluency in English (and other language, depending on geography supported) with very strong oral and written communication skills
Roles and Responsibilities: Generic Responsibilities
Any Graduation
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