Strat Growth Init Counsel Manager

Accenture in the Philippines; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in the Philippines seeks a Services Counsel for Global Services Legal to support teams focused on Digital Core, AI & Data, Cybersecurity, or Technology. You will assess new offerings, identify risks, and guide deal teams with templates and SME input.

JD admission is required with 8+ years in corporate or law firm settings. The role involves cross-cultural collaboration and advising on innovative commercial models within a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• JD degree and admission in good standing with applicable bar association(s)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a corporate or law firm setting
• Experience advising on data and AI services and technology offerings
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage cross-cultural teams
• Willingness to learn regulatory landscapes for offerings

Responsibilities

• Support GSL teams aligned to Digital Core, AI & Data, Cybersecurity, or Technology in assessing new service offerings and preparing those offerings for market
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with colleagues across the business, Global Services Legal and the broader Legal team
• Enable Accenture’s Sales & Delivery Legal team to efficiently handle day-to-day contracting, including developing guidance and templates and providing SME support to deal teams
• Support the evaluation of prospective acquisition targets and development and implementation of post-merger integration strategy
• Build trusted relationships with business leaders and contribute to innovative commercial models for new products and services

Skills

Corporate law

Data & AI services

Regulatory risk analysis

Education

JD degree

Job description

Job Description:

The mission statement of Global Services Legal is to “drive sustainable business growth for Accenture by providing deep legal expertise at the intersection of business strategy, industry and technology in a highly dynamic environment.” The Global Services Legal team functions as the integrator between various other parts of the Legal team, coordinating between the multidisciplinary areas of deep expertise across the wider Legal team, to deliver one holistic Legal perspective to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• As Services Counsel, you will support the GSL teams aligned to Digital Core, AI & Data, Cybersecurity, or Technology in conducting assessments of new service and product offerings, solutions, capabilities, and preparing those offerings for market.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with colleagues across the business, Global Services Legal and the broader Legal team
• Enable Accenture’s Sales & Delivery Legal team to efficiently handle day-to-day contracting, including developing guidance and templates and providing SME support to deal teams
• Support the evaluation of prospective acquisition targets and development and implementation of post-merger integration strategy
• undefinedKnowledge Skills and Experience
• Minimum [8 yrs.] relevant experience in a corporate or law firm setting, ideally advising on data and AI servicesExperience with technology services, emerging technologies and offerings. Understanding or willingness to learn applicable regulatory landscapes as required for the offeringsTrack record of developing trusted relationships with business leadersExperience shaping deals and evaluating innovative commercial models for new product and service offerings, ideally including data & AI servicesExperience analyzing complex facts and situations to provide risk analysis and mitigation strategies. Behaviours and Attributes Strong interest in continuous learning about emerging technologiesCommitment to a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplaceAbility to build a sense of belonging in a team and establish a sense of common purpose inside the larger Accenture Legal departmentOpen to learn, work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organizationExcellent commercial acumen, ability to deal with ambiguity, and create clarity with a pragmatic approachStrong verbal, written and interpersonal skillsundefinedEducation and Qualifications Education: JD and admission in good standing with applicable bar association(s) (or their local equivalents) Location: [Flexible]