Job Description

Skill required:

Contract Management - Contract management

Designation:

Geographic Legal Counsel Assoc Manager

Qualifications:

Any Graduation

Years of Experience:

10 to 14 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 world's 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?

Job Summary: Global Offerings Counsel Associate Manager Role Summary - To provide comprehensive support to legal and business teams which includes support on Accenture policies and processes, legal research, legal judgements, using various tools and methodologies focused on internal policy compliances, risk mitigation, contract execution, etc. The individual may also need to handle responsibilities related to people and process management. Management Level Description Complexity: o Requires analysis and solving of moderately complex problems. May create new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures. o Requires understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals. o Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor. May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture. Authority: Requires guidance when determining methods and procedures on new assignments Impact or Decision Impact: Decisions often impact the team in which they reside. Scope: Manages small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture Global Telecommunication Regulatory Advisory o Provide expert legal analysis and strategic guidance on the interpretation and application of diverse global telecommunication regulations, including data privacy, breach notification, critical infrastructure protection, and sector-specific requirements. o Provide legal support in the review of local & global telecommunication initiatives. Identify risks according to local law and Accenture policies and flag potential issues. Regulatory Monitoring and Compliance Management o Proactively monitor and analyze emerging telecommunication legislation, regulatory developments, and enforcement trends worldwide, ensuring timely dissemination of critical information to relevant stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

Education: o Bachelor's degree in law Additional education: o Telecommunications Training and Certification o Certified Professional in Telecommunications Compliance - LCFT Work Experience: ? Minimum of 7 to 9 years of experience at law firms or as in-house counsel and/or in legal outsourcing, with a proven track record of analyzing and advising on global regulatory telecommunication regulations. Knowledge and Skill Requirements: o Experience in generic legal in-house matters, including but not limited to risk identification and mitigation, compliances, contracts, legal research, etc. o Understand Accenture offerings and function specific services, general basic corporate business practices, contracting regulations, commercial agreements, legal and compliance fundamentals o Able to recommend high quality and timely advice for risk mitigation by efficiently assessing business and legal implications o Able to work under pressure, effectively manage priorities and stakeholder expectations, build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments, and able to influence senior management o Demonstrate promptness, accuracy, consistency, and drives tasks to closure o Able to work with internal and external teams to assist with day to day support and to understand delivery requirements o Demonstrate adaptability, positive & collaborative attitude, good interpersonal skills, strong time management and prioritization skills, attention to detail, sound judgement, and organization skills

Roles and Responsibilities:

oKey Responsibilities: Generic Responsibilities o Understand the CORE areas, relevant company policies o Develop subject-matter knowledge and proficiency in the concerned support area and act as its POC o Directly liaison with internal stakeholders on various issues and build credible and effective relationships with onshore counsels and within GLN team Confidential - For Company Internal Use Only o Understand and suggest process improvements in the support area, support LTO/CIO in development of new tool or enhancement of existing ones, assist team in drafting checklists and process documents, manage SharePoint and communication records o Support recruitment efforts for the team, supervise resources, and assist GLN Team Lead in people management, as required, provide team members with positive and developmental feedback o Identify and support any specific trainings for the team, provide coaching and mentoring to junior members of the team o Support implementation of new initiatives in CORE support area or within Legal/GLN, try to 'give back' to GLN/Legal. Specific Responsibilities aligned to Role GCC Legal & Compliance Support: o Provide comprehensive legal counsel and support to Accenture Corporate Functions (GCC, Workplace Solutions, Marketing & Communication, HR, Corporate Citizenship, CIO, IT, and business teams) on a wide range of local and global legal and compliance matters, including ethics, anti-corruption, competition law, regulatory compliance, data privacy, intellectual property, and conflict of interest. o Efficiently address legal inquiries from daily operations, offering practical solutions and mitigating risks. o Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance programs, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and Accenture policies. o Proactively identify and mitigate potential compliance risks. o Collaborate with other Accenture Legal teams (GCCs, Litigation, Employment Law, Taxes, Acquisitions, Administrative Law, and Contract Management) to provide consistent and comprehensive legal support across diverse regulatory areas. o Review and ensure alignment of Codes of Conduct with evolving legal and ethical standards. o Identify risks according to local law and Accenture policies and flag potential issues related to telecommunication services. Training and Education o Develop and deliver targeted training programs to Accenture teams on telecommunication legal matters related to corporate function support, enhancing their understanding of legal obligations and best practices.




Any Graduation