WHO WE ARE:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song.

Global Legal Network is a group of professionals operating globally from 10 countries. It provides a broad spectrum of differentiated services - focused on delivering value and innovation. We partner with Legal teams across Accenture to build efficiencies and centers of excellence related to Legal services; and through our size, geographic spread and language diversity, the Global Legal Network is able to drive quality, agility and speed in our services, aligned to Accenture’s relentless focus on maximum efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Contracting Legal Professionals (CLP) in Accenture’s Corporate Functions organization coordinate and deliver legal, contract and commercial counsel in support of Accenture's business. CLPs identify and help manage and mitigate risk and ensure ethical behavior and compliance with laws and company policies, while providing guidance and negotiating contracts leveraging commercial and market relevant positions.

THE WORK:

• Continuously learn and adapt by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various contractual agreements in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Collaborate with senior CLPs to structure, negotiate, and close transactions that are advantageous from both legal and business perspectives.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and incorporate insights into the company's transactional practices to support ongoing improvement.
• Advise executives on legal and risk management issues, embracing challenges as opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• Support Legal Group initiatives, striving to evolve as a knowledgeable advisor and proactively enhancing skills in relevant contracting attributes.
• Flexible: The work location for this role may include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office - depending on specific project circumstances.

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 

• Law Degree.
• Authorized and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of experience in legal services with experience in digital, consulting and/or systems integration areas in roles with increasing responsibility preferred, such experience should be in a law firm or in a fast-paced corporate legal/transaction group in a relevant industry.
• Fluency in English and German, you will be part of international teams.
• Research indicates that some candidates, especially the most diverse ones, may hesitate to apply for positions if they don't meet all requirements. If you believe you possess the necessary skills, even if not meeting every requirement, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your application

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to present alternatives and solutions, and experience in drafting technology-based agreements.
• Proven ability to manage a large volume of transactions independently, with knowledge of finance, accounting, marketing, and management principles.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of contracting/risk issues, including IP, for digital, consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing transactions.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Global Reach and Diversity: Join a team operating from 10 countries, leveraging geographic spread and language diversity to deliver high-quality and agile legal services.
• Value and Innovation: Contribute to a broad spectrum of differentiated services focused on delivering value and innovation in partnership with Legal teams across Accenture.
• Centers of Excellence: Participate in building efficiencies and centers of excellence related to Legal services, driving operational effectiveness and maximum efficiency.
• Comprehensive Legal Support: Coordinate and deliver legal, contract, and commercial counsel to support Accenture's business, ensuring ethical behavior and compliance with laws and company policies.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Play a crucial role in identifying and managing risk, negotiating contracts, and providing guidance leveraging commercial and market-relevant positions.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Permanent employment contract.
• Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.
• A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e-learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co-financing courses, and certification).
• Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, and psycho[1]logical consultations.
• Accenture employees eligible for the Employee share purchase plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Private medical care, life insurance. • Access to the MyBenefit platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).
• Join our team to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative technology industry!