Contract Legal Professional with German

Accenture is one of the world’s leading providers of sourcing and procurement
services, we help our clients architect, build and operate high performance
procurement organizations through our global and flexible solutions. At
Accenture we partner with forward-thinking business leaders, of the world’s
most dynamic companies, to transform procurement and drive sustainable changes
to their cost structures.

Accenture is currently seeking a Contract Service Senior Analyst with German
language.The Contract Service Senior Analyst will facilitate the development and
execution of a variety of third party commercial contracts in accordance with
our client’s policies and procedures, applicable laws, and other requirements.
The Contract Service Senior Analyst may provide guidance to the client’s
business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance
matters, and may lead more than one engagement.

This role will be primarily based in Prague. The primary categories of contract
expertise are IT, Marketing, Facilities, logistics and Corporate and
Professional Service.

THE KEY ASPECTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR ROLE WILL BE:

* Draft and negotiate Agreements based on both client templates and supplier
templates;
* Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance,
modifications;
* Consulting and escalating positioning issues which are not solved
satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner;
* Act as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and
corporate legal counsel, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are
addressed efficiently and promptly;
* Issue necessary modifications to clarify questions concerning such topics as
specification changes, language ambiguities or clarification of contract clause;
* Assist with training and coaching to other contract Senior Analysts on legal
review and interpretation;  
* Ensure that all contracts and agreements are filed in the contract
repository; and
* Maintain and update contract databases and disseminate information as
appropriate.

WHAT SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES DO I NEED?

* Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree or equivalent experience; Law degree is
desirable
* Solid experience working with a variety of contract types (i.e. preparing,
reviewing and negotiating) and contract processes (i.e. implementation, etc.);
* Past experience with drafting agreements in any of the following areas: IT,
Marketing, Logistics, Professional Services, Facilities, MRO is a plus
* Fluent in English (C1) and German (C1);
* Experience in working under English and German commercial and contract law is
a plus;
* Must be able to clearly state and convey legal positions both with our
clients and suppliers;
* Must have exceptional attention to detail;
* Knowledge and understanding of procurement industry is an advantage;
* Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word;

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to
help you acquire and build

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing
company, with approximately 281,000 people serving clients in more than 120
countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across
all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s
most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them
become high-performance businesses and governments.

Please also note that Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds
of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age,
citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation,
or gender identity.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a
suitable applicant be found.