Geographic Legal Counsel Specialist - NRR 3951

Accenture; Campania; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Geographic Legal Counsel Specialist in Campania to manage trade compliance and provide legal guidance. The ideal candidate should possess a background in law or international relations, along with significant experience in trade compliance. The role includes supporting compliance queries, engaging with stakeholders, and leading due diligence activities. We promote inclusive and innovative workplace culture with opportunities for professional development.

Servizi

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Competenze

• Fluency in English and additional languages preferred.
• 5 to 10 years in Trade Compliance or relevant fields.
• Experience in managing compliance-related queries.

Mansioni

• Guide legal teams in trade compliance.
• Act as first-line support for compliance queries.
• Lead due diligence activities for compliance.

Conoscenze

Trade compliance knowledge

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Formazione

Degree in Law

Certifications in Compliance

Strumenti

MS Office

AI & databases

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Geographic Legal Counsel Specialist - NRR 3951, Metropolitan City of Naples

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Client:

Accenture

Location:

Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

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 centres 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.

CORE and Global Services is a group of legal professionals working and supporting different areas such as Ethics and Compliance, Regulatory Offerings, Procurement, Corporate Matters and the Services Areas aligned with the new offerings and technologies such as Strategy & Consulting, Interactive, Technology, Security and Operations.

Ethics & Compliance-Trade Compliance Role provides support to Accenture's Global Trade Compliance Program and objectives, mainly focusing on cross border activities subject to applicable economic sanctions and export control laws. To handle responsibilities related to mailbox queries and process management as required for the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist and provide guidance to other Legal teams regarding Accenture’s Trade Compliance Program.
• Understand and stay up-to date on trade compliance sanctions programs to assist in AP1254 policy implementation and provide internal guidance to Legal, Business, Delivery and Finance teams to keep Accenture safe and compliant while conducting its services.
• Act as first line of support for all kind of Trade Compliance related queries, incoming to shared Mailbox from any location. Evaluate queries, respond, delegate or escalate, as appropriate.
• Recognize issues and provide timely escalation to leadership or appropriate stakeholders/players, in a precise and concise manner.
• Provide advice on new business opportunities that may carry trade compliance risks.
• Lead and conduct internal due diligence activities regarding escalated incidents, to detect and prevent any potential vulnerabilities.
• Assist Trade Compliance Senior Management in sensitive matters, including licensing requests and reporting activity before government regulatory authorities.
• Engage with external client´s trade compliance teams, as required.
• Support upgraded due diligence and risk assessments using internal as well as third party tools, to make the best-informed decisions.
• Support development and monitor implementation of trade compliance programs
• Deliver trainings to spread trade compliance related awareness amongst CM, Business, and regional stakeholders.

Generic Responsibilities

• Understands CORE area needs and priorities, strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
• Good understanding of relevant company policies.
• Enhance subject-matter expertise in the Compliance area.
• Act as a POC and escalation point for support area.
• Understand, suggest, and encourage process improvements in the support area.
• Collaborate with LTO/CIO in the application or enhancement of information technology tools (such as copilot or IA agents).
• Drive the development of checklists and other process documents.
• Ability to represent GLN in direct liaison with internal stakeholders on various issues.
• Support the implementation of new initiatives in CORE support area or within Legal.
• Build credible and effective relationships within the Legal team.
• Provide individuals with positive and developmental feedback.

Proactively try to ‘give back’ to GLN/Legal.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in Law is preferred but it is not a must. Foreign Trade or International Relations professionals are also welcome, among others with experience in the Trade Compliance field.
• Compliance related certifications are considered a plus.
• Fluent in English and other language (depending on geography supported).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Trade Compliance is preferred. Experience in other Compliance areas is also valuable.
• Good experience in generic/legal research and report creation, including due diligence.
• Demonstrate promptness, accuracy, and consistency with the activities supported.
• Able to work with internal and external teams and understand delivery requirements.
• Experience in leading projects on function specific processes.
• Understanding of commercial agreements, legal and compliance principles
• Good understanding of corporate business practices and contracting regulations
• Detail oriented, sound judgement, organized, and adaptable.
• Good understanding of Accenture offerings and function specific services performed.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Comfortable with technology and has experience in using tools, AI & databases.

SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work under pressure, with exposure to senior leadership and effectively manage priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrate very good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate autonomy, take ownership, and drive tasks to closure.
• Strong - time management, prioritization, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.
• Demonstrate very good oral and written communication skills and an ability to provide appropriate advice.
• Able to effectively influence senior leadership.
• Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout Accenture globalorganization.
• Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring toAccenture.
• Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/orsexuality.
• Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.

RELATIONSHIP AND REPORTING:

• Team members providing services on a process or project.

External Relationships:

Accenture counsels, client commercial, procurement, contract management, business executives, outside counsels, vendors.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

OVERVIEW:

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 centres 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.

CORE and Global Services is a group of legal professionals working and supporting different areas such as Ethics and Compliance, Regulatory Offerings, Procurement, Corporate Matters and the Services Areas aligned with the new offerings and technologies such as Strategy & Consulting, Interactive, Technology, Security and Operations.

Ethics & Compliance-Trade Compliance Role provides support to Accenture's Global Trade Compliance Program and objectives, mainly focusing on cross border activities subject to applicable economic sanctions and export control laws. To handle responsibilities related to mailbox queries and process management as required for the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific Responsibilities

Assist and provide guidance to other Legal teams regarding Accenture’s Trade Compliance Program.

Understand and stay up-to date on trade compliance sanctions programs to assist in AP1254 policy implementation and provide internal guidance to Legal, Business, Delivery and Finance teams to keep Accenture safe and compliant while conducting its services.

Act as first line of support for all kind of Trade Compliance related queries, incoming to shared Mailbox from any location. Evaluate queries, respond, delegate or escalate, as appropriate.

Recognize issues and provide timely escalation to leadership or appropriate stakeholders/players, in a precise and concise manner.

Provide advice on new business opportunities that may carry trade compliance risks.

Lead and conduct internal due diligence activities regarding escalated incidents, to detect and prevent any potential vulnerabilities.

Assist Trade Compliance Senior Management in sensitive matters, including licensing requests and reporting activity before government regulatory authorities.

Engage with external client´s trade compliance teams, as required.

Support upgraded due diligence and risk assessments using internal as well as third party tools, to make the best-informed decisions.

Support development and monitor implementation of trade compliance programs

Deliver trainings to spread trade compliance related awareness amongst CM, Business, and regional stakeholders.

Generic Responsibilities

Understands CORE area needs and priorities, strategy, objectives, and opportunities.

Good understanding of relevant company policies.

Enhance subject-matter expertise in the Compliance area.

Act as a POC and escalation point for support area.

Understand, suggest, and encourage process improvements in the support area.

Collaborate with LTO/CIO in the application or enhancement of information technology tools (such as copilot or IA agents).

Drive the development of checklists and other process documents.

Ability to represent GLN in direct liaison with internal stakeholders on various issues.

Support the implementation of new initiatives in CORE support area or within Legal.

Build credible and effective relationships within the Legal team.

Provide individuals with positive and developmental feedback.

Proactively try to ‘give back’ to GLN/Legal.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in Law is preferred but it is not a must. Foreign Trade or International Relations professionals are also welcome, among others with experience in the Trade Compliance field.

Compliance related certifications are considered a plus.

Fluent in English and other language (depending on geography supported).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Trade Compliance is preferred. Experience in other Compliance areas is also valuable.

Good experience in generic/legal research and report creation, including due diligence.

Demonstrate promptness, accuracy, and consistency with the activities supported.

Able to work with internal and external teams and understand delivery requirements.

Experience in leading projects on function specific processes.

Understanding of commercial agreements, legal and compliance principles

Good understanding of corporate business practices and contracting regulations

Detail oriented, sound judgement, organized, and adaptable.

Good understanding of Accenture offerings and function specific services performed.

Proficiency in using MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Comfortable with technology and has experience in using tools, AI & databases.

SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Ability to work under pressure, with exposure to senior leadership and effectively manage priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Demonstrate very good interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate autonomy, take ownership, and drive tasks to closure.

Strong - time management, prioritization, organizational, and analytical skills.

Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.

Demonstrate very good oral and written communication skills and an ability to provide appropriate advice.

Able to effectively influence senior leadership.

Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout Accenture globalorganization.

Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring toAccenture.

Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/orsexuality.

Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.

RELATIONSHIP AND REPORTING:

Supervises:

Team members providing services on a process or project.

External Relationships:

Accenture counsels, client commercial, procurement, contract management, business executives, outside counsels, vendors.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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