Strat Growth Init Counsel Assoc Manager | Hybrid

Gratitude Philippines; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Technology in Mandaluyong is seeking a Strat Growth Init Counsel Assoc Manager to provide product counsel for AI & Data offerings, with onsite/ hybrid work arrangements in Mandaluyong. You will collaborate with global legal teams, support contracting playbooks, and assist in evaluating prospective AI targets, drawing on 5+ years of corporate or law firm experience and a JD.

Fluent English and strong communication, plus expertise in SaaS contracts and AI-related agreements, are

Qualifications

• JD and active bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with AI, software, and non-transactional work.
• Minimum 5 years in corporate or law firm settings, advising on software including AI.
• Knowledge of SaaS, software license and AI-related contracts.
• Familiarity with regulatory landscapes for AI & Data.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Fluent English with strong written and spoken communication; able to collaborate globally.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Support AI & Data business team by assessing new service and product offerings and providing general product counsel as offerings go to market.
• Develop expertise in AI & Data and act as point of contact for business and assets teams.
• Collaborate with GSL and cross‑functional teams including Resale, Strategic Partnering, IP, Data Privacy, Regulatory and Contracting teams.
• Assist Contracting team as product counsel and SME regarding playbooks, templates and deal support.
• Support Ventures & Acquisitions teams in evaluating prospective AI & Data targets.
• Assist with legal research.
• Develop, review, maintain and improve processes, tools and efficiency initiatives (PowerPoint decks, workplans, guidance materials).
• Maintain awareness of regulatory trends related to technology, including LLMs, generative AI.

Skills

Able to work with US time zones

Experience with AI, software and non-‑

5+ years in corporate or law firm

SaaS and AI contract structures

Regulatory landscape for AI & Data

Strong organizational skills

Fluent English communication

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Share

Education

JD and bar admission

Job description

JOB TITLE: Strat Growth Init Counsel Assoc Manager
WORK SET UP: Onsite/Hybrid in Mandaluyong
WORK SHIFT: Shifting
Salary budget: Confidential (Will be discussed during the job offer)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data business team within Accenture Technology by conducting assessments of new service and product offerings, and offering general product counsel support as the business prepares offerings to go to market.
• Develop subject-matter expertise in AI & Data and act as point of contact, together with other members of the team, for the business and assets teams
• Collaborate with other teams within GSL and across legal, including colleagues in Resale, Strategic Partnering, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Regulatory and Contracting teams
• Support the Contracting team as product counsel and subject matter expert regarding playbooks, templates and occasional deal support.
• Support the company's Ventures & Acquisitions legal and business teams in evaluation of prospective acquisition AI & Data targets.
• Assist the team with legal research.
• Support the development, review maintenance and improvement of processes, tools and efficiency initiatives across the team, which may include producing PowerPoint decks, workplans, and guidance materials.
• Maintain awareness of emerging legal and regulatory trends related to technology, including LLMs, generative and agentic AI.

Behaviours and Attributes

• Strong interest in continuous learning about emerging technologies
• Commitment to a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplace; Understanding the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to the company
• Focus on analysis of the business, guidance to the right business and legal teams, and industrialization of more mature processes
• Good commercial acumen, ability to deal with ambiguity, and create clarity with a pragmatic approach
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills and ability to develop materials to enable briefings to leadership within business and Legal team

Education and Qualifications

• Graduate Law degree (JD) and admission in good standing with applicable bar association(s) (or local equivalents)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Able to work with US time zones
• Must have relevant experience with AI, software and non-transactional legal work
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a corporate or law firm setting, ideally advising on software including AI
• Knowledge of SaaS, Software License, and AI- related contract structures
• Understanding or willingness to learn applicable regulatory landscapes as required for the offerings, including with respect to AI & Data
• High degree of organization with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with global and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Additional details

Open for those applicants who are currently in Philippines and already have the right to live and work in this country are eligible for this role