Ethics and Compliance Counsel Confidentiality

Accenture; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Bengaluru seeks a qualified attorney to lead confidentiality compliance and conflict of interest governance. You will develop policies, train staff, and coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams across borders.

The role requires 5–7 years of relevant practice, a JD, and the ability to build global programs, conduct risk assessments, and advise senior management on regulatory requirements and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree required.
• 5-7 years as attorney focused on trade secret and antitrust law.
• Experience creating global compliance programs for multinational companies.
• Knowledge of antitrust/trade secret/conflict of interest laws.
• Ability to work remotely in a multi-cultural, global team.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering confidentiality compliance and conflict of interest training.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing confidentiality and conflict of interest policies and internal controls.
• Planning and drafting confidentiality compliance communications with internal stakeholders.
• Conducting risk assessments with senior management and outside counsel and supporting implementation of recommendations.
• Building confidentiality compliance and monitoring tools to help executives flag and mitigate related risks.
• Providing practical advice to business units and Legal Professionals on compliance with confidentiality laws and policies.
• Collaborating with Legal, Ventures & Acquisitions and Corporate Development to address confidentiality issues.
• Staying current with compliance best practices and helping develop related policies.
• Responding to and supporting internal audits and investigations.

Skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Policy implementation

Training delivery

Legal analysis

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering of confidentiality compliance and conflict of interest training
• Developing, reviewing and implementing confidentiality and conflict of interest policies and internal controls
• Planning and drafting confidentiality compliance communications with internal stakeholders
• Working with senior management and outside counsel to conduct risk assessments, recommend improvements to the compliance program, and support the implementation of adopted recommendations
• Working with internal stakeholders to build confidentiality compliance and monitoring tools to help Accenture executives flag, escalation and mitigate confidentiality and conflict of interest-related risks.
• Provides objective, focused, practical advice and solutions to Accenture businesses and Legal Professionals regarding compliance with confidentiality-based laws and regulations, Accenture’s Code of Business Ethics, Accenture’s confidentiality policies, and all other related policies.
• Collaborates with Legal colleagues and the business to identify, analyze and mitigate confidentiality- and conflict of interest-based risk.
• Collaborates with Legal Ventures & Acquisitions colleagues and Corporate Development to identify, analyze and mitigate substantive confidentiality-based issues.
• Collaborates with compliance colleagues to: (a) provide thought leadership for Accenture’s compliance efforts generally by staying abreast of compliance industry and conflict of interest best practices and changes in laws and regulations; and (b) assist in the development of related policies to address business and legal requirements.
• Responds to and helps manage internal audits and internal investigations related to confidentiality law issues.

Qualification & Experience

• Education: JD or equivalent law degree (based on geography) required
• Work Experience: 5-7 years of experience as an attorney focused on trade secret and antitrust law. Knowledge of conflict of interest laws is also helpful.
• Experience and demonstrated capability in creating and implementing global compliance programs for multinational companies, including preparing policies and internal controls; developing and conducting training; responding to government investigations; and drafting and reviewing contracts
• Knowledge of Antitrust/Trade Secret/conflict of interest laws and regulatory systems around the world
• Knowledge of compliance and ethics framework for global corporations
• Must have the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and work effectively remotely and within a global team
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across various levels
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions, and a high level of common sense, including the ability to see around the corner and spot risks before they materialize
• Good business acumen and knowledge of Accenture’s business strategy (or similar business strategy at another company if experienced hire)
• Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into clear recommendations