Intellectual Property Counsel Associate Manager

Accenture PLC; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in the Philippines seeks an IP attorney with at least five years of IP transactional contracting experience to join our global IP team. The successful candidate will support Accenture’s IP transactions practice, open‑source software license compliance, and work with senior IP counsel on a broad range of technology, licensing, and strategic initiatives.

You will draft, review and negotiate IP/tech agreements, oversee open-source obligations, advise on IP risks in commercial

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IP transactions experience in English at a law firm or in-house.
• LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school; IP/Tech Law specialization preferred.
• Native Legal English with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of IP issues in the technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates IP/technology transaction agreements and licenses.
• Reviews open-source licenses and ensures compliance across product teams.
• Publishes proprietary code under Open-Source Licenses, coordinating with engineers and IP stakeholders.
• Advises internal stakeholders on IP issues arising in commercial and corporate transactions.
• Identifies IP risks and proposes practical solutions in complex projects.
• Contributes to IP templates, guidance, and AI-enabled tools to reduce risk.

Skills

IP transactions

IP issues in tech

proactive

team player

multi-project

analytical

willingness to learn

Open-Source & AI

Education

LL.B. or J.D.

IP/Tech Law specialization

Job description

Job Description

Accenture seeks an intellectual property attorney with at least 5 years of IP transactional contracting experience to join our global IP team. The successful candidate will support Accenture’s intellectual property transactions practice, open‑source software license compliance and work closely with senior members of the IP Legal team on a broad range of technology, licensing, commercial, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews and negotiations of agreements related to intellectual property and technology transactions, including inbound and outbound software and technology licenses, and other IP‑related arrangements.
• Supports the end‑to‑end review of the use and development with components under free software licenses for diverse product and service teams, with particular focus on Open‑Source licenses, involving understanding software deployment, intended use, applicable license risks, mitigation strategies, export controls, Generative AI implications, general overview security risk profile, etc.
• Supports the publication of proprietary source code under Open‑Source Licenses, including reviewing corporate contribution agreements, liaising with software engineers, business leadership and company IP stakeholders, as well as tracking compliance with Accenture’s policies for each step of the process.
• Supports internal stakeholders (such as business clients, other corporate functions, and legal colleagues) on intellectual property issues arising in commercial, strategic, and corporate transactions.
• Assists with identifying, analyzing, and resolving IP‑related issues on client, partner, and other business transactions, working closely with senior IP counsel and business teams.
• Supports a variety of IP matters, including technology assessments, joint development projects, content publications, and review of open‑source software clauses in framework agreements.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of IP templates, guidance materials, processes, training materials, AI enabled agents and best practices to support the business and reduce legal risk.
• Conducts legal research and prepares practical recommendations on intellectual property and technology‑related issues.

Educational Requirement

Must have:

• Licensed Lawyer with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Technology Law and/or Intellectual Property Law specialization is highly preferred.
• Native Legal English proficiency with strong oral and written communication skills.

Skills and Work Experience

Must Have:

• At least 5 years of experience that includes IP transactions conducted in English at a law firm, or as in‑house corporate counsel and/or in legal outsourcing.
• Knowledge of intellectual property issues relevant to the technology sector.
• Proactive, organized, and self‑motivated and works well in a fast‑paced global environment.
• Committed to collaborating with colleagues in the IP team as well as other stakeholders to achieve shared goals, build relationships, and be a strong team player.
• Ability to manage many complex projects successfully and set and meet priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including the ability to identify legal risks and propose practical solutions.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise across a broad range of intellectual property and technology‑related legal issues.
• While Trademarks and Patents knowledge is a welcome addition, the focus of the role relies heavily on skills associated with IP transactional contracting and knowledge related to emerging technologies, including Open‑Source Software, Large Language Models, Generative AI, etc.

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