Global Tech & IP Transactions Counsel

Accenture PLC; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Metro Manila seeks a licensed lawyer with 5+ years of experience in IP and technology contracting to join its global IP Legal team. The role focuses on software licensing, IP transactions, OSS, Generative AI, and emerging technologies, with collaboration across technologists and business leaders.

The candidate will draft and negotiate technology agreements, assess licensing risks, and contribute to open-source and AI-related initiatives in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer with LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years of legal experience including transactional contracting in English.
• Experience in IP, technology licensing and commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate technology and IP agreements, including software licenses and IP-related arrangements.
• Advise on software and technology licensing, risk and mitigation.
• Support OSS reviews, license obligations and deployment.
• Assess issues involving Generative AI, LLMs, export controls and technology risk.
• Develop and improve legal templates, guidance and AI-enabled legal solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, business leaders and IP stakeholders on technology matters.

Skills

Licensed Lawyer

5+ years experience

Transactional contracting

English proficiency

IP/Technology contracting

Education

LL.B. or J.D.

Job description

Accenture PLC in Metro Manila seeks a licensed lawyer with 5+ years of experience in IP and technology contracting to join its global IP Legal team. The role focuses on software licensing, IP transactions, OSS, Generative AI, and emerging technologies, with collaboration across technologists and business leaders.

The candidate will draft and negotiate technology agreements, assess licensing risks, and contribute to open-source and AI-related initiatives in a fast-paced global environment.