Analista de Contratos Sênior - Francês e Inglês Avançado

Opportunity Description

Contract Specialists assist in managing clients to maximize value for both Accenture and its clients. These specialists must be able to manage contracts, including subcontracts, in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and client business requirements. They often work closely with Accenture's business/client units and project teams (frequently at the client’s site) and are expected to maintain high visibility on the account while performing their contract management responsibilities. They may also direct the work activities of junior contract management professionals and other team members related to the engagement, serving as a role model for the contract management team and a trusted business partner. Contract Specialists have direct client contact and play a key role in building trust-based relationships with their client counterparts.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership/Engagement:

• Lead/participate in the contract management team on a specific project or account;
• Work with client engagement teams and client counterparts to assist in daily contract management support and understand delivery requirements;
• Enhance process efficiency for current tasks and seek innovative ways to improve team performance;
• Demonstrate the value of the contract management function to project and account teams;
• Be a role model for the contract management team and demonstrate leadership qualities by participating in broader contract management activities.

People and Portfolio Management/Development:

• Supervise, guide, and train junior contract management staff assigned to a specific project or account to ensure the most effective use of resources;
• Participate in reviewing performance standards for junior staff;
• Provide input for prioritization and performance evaluations for junior staff;
• Participate in developing and delivering contract/commercial training modules for the contract management team on a specific project or account.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Assist in identifying, documenting, and reporting commercial and contractual risks and issues, following up with contract management leaders to coordinate the closure of open actions;
• Escalate matters to Contract Management Leadership in a controlled and timely manner (according to guidelines) and help ensure appropriate parties are notified;
• Assist in drafting and/or reviewing appropriate reports in compliance with contract management processes and account delivery requirements.

Sales Support:

• Provide support for pre-contractual sales activities, including assisting in the development of responses to client RFPs or similar, working with the business to draft contract schedules, and participating in negotiations;
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Accenture offerings and associated commercial considerations.

Contracting, Drafting, and Negotiation:

• Assist in drafting and reviewing contract documents (e.g., statements of work, change requests, letters of agreement, subcontracts, and non-disclosure agreements [non-exclusive, etc.]), collaborating with other internal organizations under the direction of a contract management leader when appropriate;
• Observe and/or participate in negotiations.

Commercial and Contract Management Processes:

• Implement and administer contract management processes, along with daily support on a specific project or account;
• Assist in identifying and applying all relevant contract policies and procedures applicable to an account and communicate them to relevant individuals;
• Work with delivery and finance leaders to help identify and apply appropriate contractual levers that impact revenue, cost, and profit.

Qualifications:

Note - For this position, it is essential to attach your resume in English.

• Experience with contracts, complex exposure, and agreements;
• Demonstrated experience as part of a contract management or procurement team;
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external executives and contribute to and influence key commercial and contractual decisions;
• Demonstrated experience in managing contractual issues;
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint);
• Advanced English and French (Communication, reading, and writing);
• Basic understanding of regulations and general principles of commercial contracts and subcontracting practices;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal principles related to commercial and contract management.