Contracting Counsel Manager

$93,400 - $258,500/Yr

Accenture - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Contracting Counsel Manager at Accenture plays a crucial role in coordinating and delivering legal, contract, and commercial counsel to support the company's business operations. This position involves leading the negotiation and drafting of complex client transactions, advising senior leadership on legal risks, and managing junior legal professionals. The role requires a deep understanding of legal and commercial risks associated with transactions, as well as the ability to stay updated on industry developments to inform transactional practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, structure, draft and negotiate complex client transactions including master services agreements, outsourcing agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Advise senior company leadership on legal risks associated with transactions and market understanding.
• Manage and advise junior legal professionals in transactions and related matters.
• Continuously evolve as a knowledgeable advisor on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions.
• Counsel, guide, train and support junior Contracting Legal Professionals (CLPs).
• Stay abreast of developments affecting the company and synthesize information for transactional practices.
• Develop subject matter expertise in areas that benefit Legal and/or the business.
• Participate in developing internal guidelines and toolkits on legal and business issues.
• Support and implement Legal Group initiatives.
• Embrace and evolve to gain expertise in seven Contracting attributes.

Requirements

• JD (or equivalent) and authorized to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum 6 years of transactional experience in digital, consulting, systems integration, or outsourcing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience negotiating Intellectual Property and Data Privacy issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Accomplished negotiator with understanding of principle-based negotiation strategies.
• Proven ability to manage a large volume of transactions independently.
• Experience negotiating and drafting technology-based agreements.
• Strong executive presence and understanding of contracting/risk issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Equal Employment Opportunity policies
• Veteran employment opportunities