Ecosystems Counsel Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities As Ecosystems Counsel, you will support the GSL teams aligned to Technology Strategic Partnering an Agency Resale including • Drafting and negotiating various agreements, including master alliance, teaming, subcontracts, agency resale, licenses, joint development, and various other ecosystem-related documents • Advising on agency accounting as well as third party compensation matters (including market development funding, customer investment funds, value-based deals, revenue shares, and referral fee constructs) • Coordinating and collaborating with other Legal and Corporate Functions teams to address risks – e.g. tax, controllership, compliance, data privacy, marketing. • Enabling the Sales & Delivery Legal team to address issues related to go-to-market activities and third-party compensation, including developing guidance and providing SME support to deal teams • Supporting the evaluation of prospective acquisition targets and development and implementation of post-merger integration strategy relating to partnering, third-party compensation and agency resale matters Knowledge Skills And Experience • Minimum [8 yrs.] relevant experience in a corporate or law firm setting, ideally advising on data and AI services • Experience with technology services, emerging technologies and offerings. • Broad transactional experience (preferably in tech industry) and sound understanding of provisions relating to intellectual property • Track record of developing trusted relationships with business leaders • Experience analyzing complex facts and situations to provide risk analysis and mitigation strategies. Behaviours and Attributes • Strong interest in continuous learning about emerging technologies • Commitment to a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplace • Ability to build a sense of belonging in a team and establish a sense of common purpose inside the larger Accenture Legal department • Open to learn, work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization • Excellent commercial acumen, ability to deal with ambiguity, and create clarity with a pragmatic approach • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills