Legal Counsel Associate Manager

Accenture Southeast Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Associate Manager - Legal Counsel to partner with global legal and business teams, providing practical legal advice and overseeing regulatory and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions. You will work in a fast-paced, global environment where collaboration and business partnership are central to success.

The role emphasizes advising on regulatory compliance, data privacy, ethics, and corporate governance, with a focus on global

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, or legal outsourcing environment.
• Strong experience advising on regulatory compliance and corporate legal matters.
• Experience with global telecommunications regulations is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and compliance support to Accenture Corporate Functions and business teams.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, data privacy, intellectual property, competition law, and corporate governance.
• Support global telecommunications regulatory compliance, licensing, and authorization processes.
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess their business impact.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Security, Technology, Procurement, HR, and Workplace Solutions.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to knowledge management initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and support team development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

At Accenture, we're looking for an experienced legal professional to join our Global Legal Network (GLN) as an Associate Manager - Legal Counsel In this role, you'll partner with global legal and business teams to provide practical legal advice, manage regulatory and compliance matters, and support telecommunications regulatory initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global environment where innovation, collaboration, and business partnership are at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do

• Provide legal and compliance support to Accenture Corporate Functions and business teams.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, data privacy, intellectual property, competition law, and corporate governance.
• Support global telecommunications regulatory compliance, licensing, and authorization processes.
• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess their business impact.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Security, Technology, Procurement, HR, and Workplace Solutions.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to knowledge management initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and support team development.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.
• 7–9 years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, or legal outsourcing environment.
• Strong experience advising on regulatory compliance and corporate legal matters.
• Experience with global telecommunications regulations is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strong commercial mindset and sound legal judgment.

Why Join Accenture?

At Accenture, you'll work alongside talented professionals across the globe, solving complex legal challenges while supporting innovative technologies and business transformation. You'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with diverse teams, and make a meaningful impact in a truly global organization.

Accenture is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.