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Buyside Contracting Counsel Manager

Accenture

Senior

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What this role is

This role manages a team providing legal support for Accenture's procurement contracts with suppliers, handling drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment of vendor agreements across multiple service categories. The position suits experienced in-house or firm counsel with strong commercial negotiation skills and the ability to lead and mentor junior lawyers while working closely with procurement and business stakeholders.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Law
  • Minimum 13 years of experience in law firm, in-house counsel, or legal outsourcing
  • Expert understanding of commercial and legal contractual risks
  • Fluent English with strong oral and written communication
  • Experience managing end-to-end projects and teams
  • Detail-oriented with sound judgment and strong time management
  • Ability to influence senior management
  • Knowledge of commercial agreements and contracting regulations

Nice to have

  • Contract-related global professional certification
  • Experience with multiple service categories and vendor relationships
  • Fluency in languages beyond English depending on geography
  • Familiarity with Accenture offerings and corporate business practices

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