Senior Contracting Counsel - Lead Complex Transactions

7600 Accenture Pte Ltd Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Lead Counsel to structure, draft and negotiate complex client transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment. You will advise senior leadership on legal risks and manage junior lawyers, shaping market-facing strategies and ensuring compliant, risk-aware contracting across SOWs, SLAs, cloud and IP agreements.

The role demands 13+ years of transactional experience in digital/outsourcing, an LLB/JD, and a track record negotiating IP and data privacy issues.

Qualifications

• Accomplished negotiator with principle-based strategies and solutions.
• Experience guiding multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of contracting, IP and data privacy issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, structure, negotiate and close large client transactions.
• Oversee, counsel, train and support junior legal professionals.
• Stay updated on developments affecting the company and clients.
• Educate executives on legal and risk management issues.
• Develop subject matter expertise and contribute to guidelines.
• Support and implement Accenture Legal initiatives.
• Evolve contracting attributes to align with business goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Executive presence

Legal risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

LLB or JD, licensed

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Lead Counsel to structure, draft and negotiate complex client transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment. You will advise senior leadership on legal risks and manage junior lawyers, shaping market-facing strategies and ensuring compliant, risk-aware contracting across SOWs, SLAs, cloud and IP agreements.

The role demands 13+ years of transactional experience in digital/outsourcing, an LLB/JD, and a track record negotiating IP and data privacy issues.