Intellectual Property Counsel Associate Manager

Accenture in the Philippines; Mandaluyong; Presencial; PHP 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Accenture in the Philippines is seeking an intellectual property attorney with at least five years of IP transactional contracting experience to join our global IP team. The successful candidate will support IP transactions, OSS license compliance, and work with senior IP counsel on technology, licensing and strategic initiatives.

The role involves drafting and negotiating IP and technology agreements, reviewing OSS licenses, and advising internal stakeholders on IP risks and solutions in

Qualificações

• Licensed lawyer with LL.B. or J.D.; technology/IP law preferred.
• Native Legal English proficiency with strong written and oral skills.
• 5+ years in IP transactions in English at a law firm or in-house.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, and negotiate IP/technology agreements.
• Review open-source licenses and mitigation of license risks.
• Publish proprietary code under OSS licenses and ensure compliance.
• Advise internal stakeholders on IP issues in commercial transactions.
• Support IP matters across technology assessments and joint projects.
• Develop IP templates and training materials; support AI-related processes.

Conhecimentos

IP transactions

Open-Source licenses

Legal English

Team player

Risk analysis

Formação académica

LL.B. or J.D.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

• 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

• 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.