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Legal Counsel Associate Manager

Geographic Legal Counsel Associate Manager | Mid-Level | Full time
Job No. R00337634 | Kuala Lumpur
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At Accenture, we're looking for an experienced legal professional to join our Global Legal Network (GLN) as an Associate Manager - Legal Counsel . In this role, you'll partner with global legal and business teams to provide practical legal advice, manage regulatory and compliance matters, and support telecommunications regulatory initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global environment where innovation, collaboration, and business partnership are at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do

  • Provide legal and compliance support to Accenture Corporate Functions and business teams.
  • Advise on regulatory compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, data privacy, intellectual property, competition law, and corporate governance.
  • Support global telecommunications regulatory compliance, licensing, and authorization processes.
  • Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess their business impact.
  • Identify legal risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Security, Technology, Procurement, HR, and Workplace Solutions.
  • Develop and deliver legal and compliance training.
  • Drive process improvements and contribute to knowledge management initiatives.
  • Mentor junior team members and support team development.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law.
  • 7–9 years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, or legal outsourcing environment.
  • Strong experience advising on regulatory compliance and corporate legal matters.
  • Experience with global telecommunications regulations is highly preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Strong commercial mindset and sound legal judgment.

Why Join Accenture?

At Accenture, you'll work alongside talented professionals across the globe, solving complex legal challenges while supporting innovative technologies and business transformation. You'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with diverse teams, and make a meaningful impact in a truly global organization.

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or feel free to reach out to learn more about this opportunity.

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