Job Summary

The Anticorruption Counsel plays a key role in promoting Accenture’s compliance with global and local anticorruption laws, regulations and Accenture policies.

The Anticorruption Counsel supports the Managing Director – Senior Director of Anticorruption and the Anticorruption team with the implementation and management of Accenture’s anticorruption compliance program and serves as a subject matter expert on global anticorruption laws. The Anticorruption Counsel helps the Legal team and the business understand the anticorruption compliance program.

The Anticorruption Counsel will coordinate with and leverage expertise from all teams within CORE, Contracting, Contracting Management, and Geographic Corporate & Compliance Legal. The Anticorruption Counsel will work with outside counsel, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global anticorruption laws and compliance;
• Implement and manage Accenture’s anticorruption compliance program (Leadership; Standards & Controls; Training & Communication; Auditing, Monitoring & Response; and Risk Assessments);
• Provide objective, focused, practical advice and solutions to Accenture businesses and legal professionals regarding compliance with anticorruption laws, Accenture’s Code of Business Ethics, Accenture’s anticorruption policies (“Gifts, Meals, Entertainment & Travel” and “Business Intermediaries”), and all other related policies;
• Collaborate with Legal colleagues and the business globally to: (a) provide thought leadership for Accenture’s anticorruption compliance efforts generally by staying abreast of compliance industry best practices and changes in laws and regulations, (b) assist in the development of related policies to address business and legal requirements; (c) identify, analyze and mitigate anticorruption risks;
• Conduct localized training on anticorruption law issues;
• Respond to and help manage internal audits and internal investigations related to anticorruption law issues;
• Assist Litigation & Disputes to respond to government inquiries or investigations related to anticorruption law issues;
• Provide additional support, and assume additional responsibilities, as may be directed by the Managing Director – Senior Director of Anticorruption.

Relationships

Reports to: Managing Director – Senior Director of Anticorruption

Relationships:

• Geographic legal leadership and key business leadership;

• Legal, including Ethics & Compliance, Contracting and Ventures & Acquisitions teams, as well as external counsel; and
• Other internal subject matter experts

Qualifications

Education: JD, LLB, or equivalent law degree (based on geography) required.

Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an anticorruption attorney at a global company or law firm.

Work Requirements: Ability to work with and manage resources remotely; minimal travel required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Deep knowledge of anticorruption laws and regulatory systems around the world, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act and other similar global anticorruption laws;
• Knowledge of compliance and ethics frameworks for global corporations in connection with anticorruption law issues and programs;
• Solid judgment, an ability to prioritize and make decisions, and a high level of common sense, including the ability to see around the corner and spot risks before they materialize;
• Good business acumen, knowledge of Accenture’s business strategy (or similar business strategy at another company);
• Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into clear recommendations;
• Ability to work effectively with legal and business leaders at Accenture around the world;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; and,
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional language is preferred.

About Accenture

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