Geographic Compliance Corporate (GCC) Role Summary – To provide comprehensive support to legal and business teams which includes support on Accenture policies and processes, legal research, legal judgements, using various tools and methodologies focused on internal policy compliances, risk mitigation, contract execution, etc. The individual may also need to handle responsibilities related to people and process management.Management Level DescriptionComplexity:Requires analysis and solving of moderately complex problems. May create new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures.Requires understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor. May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture.Authority: Requires guidance when determining methods and procedures on new assignmentsImpact or Decision Impact: Decisions often impact the team in which they reside.Scope: Manages small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within AccentureKey Responsibilities:Generic ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the CORE areas, relevant company policiesDevelop subject-matter knowledge and proficiency in the concerned support area and act as its POCDirectly liaison with internal stakeholders on various issues and build credible and effective relationships with onshore counsels and within GLN teamUnderstand and suggest process improvements in the support area, support LTO/CIO in development of new tool or enhancement of existing ones, assist team in drafting checklists and process documents, manage SharePoint and communication recordsSupport recruitment efforts for the team, supervise resources, and assist GLN Team Lead in people management, as required, provide team members with positive and developmental feedbackIdentify and support any specific trainings for the team, provide coaching and mentoring to junior members of the teamSupport implementation of new initiatives in CORE support area or within Legal/GLN, try to ‘give back’ to GLN/Legal.Specific Responsibilities aligned to RoleProvide Legal support in the review of local global Data Privacy initiatives. Identify risks according to local law and Accenture policies and flag potential issues.Provide legal support to Accenture Corporate Functions and other areas on local global legal matters. Provide legal advice and guidance and respond to inquiries made by various internal teams such as Workplace Solutions, Marketing Communication, HR, Corporate Citizenship, CIO, IT and business teams, among others, on their daily operation.Provide Legal advice and support various areas of Accenture in the Compliance area, supporting with local Ethics Compliance matters, Anticorruption, Competition Law, Regulatory, Data Privacy, Accenture’s policies, Intellectual Property, conflicts of interests and reviews of Codes of Conduct, among others. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and with Accenture global and local policies and processes. Flag compliance risks in the day-to-day Accenture operations.Support the provision of training to Accenture teams on matters related to the support to the Corporate Functions.#LI-LATAMQualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in LawWork Experience:Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience at law firms or as in-house counsel and/or in legal outsourcing. Experience with drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements.Knowledge and Skill Requirements:Experience in generic legal in-house matters, including but not limited to risk identification and mitigation, compliances, contracts, legal research, etc.Understand Accenture offerings and function specific services, general basic corporate business practices, contracting regulations, commercial agreements, legal and compliance fundamentalsAble to recommend high quality and timely advice for risk mitigation by efficiently assessing business and legal implicationsAble to work under pressure, effectively manage priorities and stakeholder expectations, build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments, and able to influence senior managementDemonstrate promptness, accuracy, consistency, and drives tasks to closureAble to work with internal and external teams to assist with day to day support and to understand delivery requirementsDemonstrate adaptability, positive collaborative attitude, good interpersonal skills, strong time management and prioritization skills, attention to detail, sound judgement, and organization skillsComfortable with technology, has experience in tools databases, with proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Behaviours and Attributes:Understand cross-cultures and open to work with team members across the globeUnderstand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to AccentureDemonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexualityCollaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.
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