Industry X SME

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Pragmatic and practical in their approach to advising and delivering legal support;
• A good communicator and well organized; and
• Candidates should have demonstrated interest in, industry awareness or prior knowledge of key Industry X technologies, such as digital manufacturing, digital twins, Internet of Things/edge computing, cloud computing, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence.
• Candidates will ideally also have experience with one or more of:
  • Risk identification, analysis, and management relating to product design & engineering, and/or operational technology, as distinct from information technology consulting;
  • Product liability in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer contexts;
  • Applicable regulatory landscapes and their effect on product and service qualification, development & launch (e.g., for hardware, embedded systems, and/or software);
  • Drafting and negotiation of client and supplier agreements, including understanding of intellectual property, data privacy and data protection issues; and
  • Developing trusted relationships with senior business leaders.
• Knowledge/Experience in offering reviews & product counsel support, agreement drafting, review and negotiation, identifying risks and proposing solutions.
• Demonstrate very good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate autonomy, take ownership, and drive tasks to closure
• Demonstrate promptness, accuracy and consistency with the activities supported      
• Detail-oriented, sound judgement, and flexible
• Strong time management, prioritization, organizational, and analytical skills
• Able to work with internal and external teams, and understands delivery requirements
• Able to independently lead projects and teams on function specific processes
• Good understanding of Accenture offerings and function specific services performed
• Good understanding of commercial agreements, legal and compliance principles
• Good understanding of corporate business practices and contracting regulations
• Comfortable with technology and has experience in the use of tools & databases
• Ability to work under pressure, with exposure to senior leadership
• Effectively manage priorities and stakeholder expectations
• Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.

BEHAVIOURS:

• Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout Accenture global organization 
• Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture 
• Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality 
• Leader as well as team player, collaborative, and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.

RELATIONSHIP AND REPORTING:

External Relationships:

• Accenture Legal Counsels, Client, Contract Management, Stakeholders, Business executives, outside counsels and partners, Marketing & Communications and clients.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Law

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 of experience at law firm or as in-house counsel and/or in legal outsourcing, with a preference for prior experience advising on the development, launch, and ongoing operation of product and service offerings (including ‘as-a-Service’ offerings).

Work Requirements:

• Fluency in English (and other language, depending on geography supported) with strong oral and written communication skills.