Contracting Specialist with German (He/She/They)

WHO WE ARE

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song.

Operations drives business value and outcomes to advance our clients on their journey to intelligent operations through our innovative operating engine — SynOps. We transform business processes to achieve sustainable growth by optimizing people, technology, data and intelligence.

The Contract Senior Specialist 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.

Depending on the size and complexity of the agreement, the Contract Senior Specialist may be full-time on a single engagement. This is a non-attorney position.

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, etc;
• Consult and escalate 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 specialists on legal review and interpretation;
• Ensure that all contracts and agreements are filed in the contract repository;
• Maintain and update contract databases and disseminate information as appropriate.

What skills, qualifications and competencies do I need

• Bachelor's degree (Law) or equivalent experience;
• Significant experience working with a variety of contract types i.e. preparing, reviewing and negotiating and contract processes i.e. implementation, etc.;
• 5 years of relevant work experience;
• Past experience with drafting agreements in following areas IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, MRO;
• Fluent in English and German (C1);
• Paralegal certificate a plus, but not required;
• Must be able to clearly state and convey legal positions;
• Prior experience working in IT or Financial Services industry is an advantage;
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement industry is an advantage;
• Experience with contract reporting necessary i.e. total number of contracts, number of suppliers under contract, and other indicators to assess progress and effectiveness of the contract function;
• Experience responding to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and redlines revisions;
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a team setting where team members are not direct reports;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results with cross functional teams;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word;
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid working mode in Warsaw/Kraków/Wrocław;
• Using foreign language and new technology solutions daily, cooperating with various global Clients;
• Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach;
• A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e-learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co-financing courses, and certification);
• Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, and psychological consultations;
• Accenture employees eligible for the Employee share purchase plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares;
• Paid employee referral program;
• Private medical care, life insurance;
• Access to the MyBenefit platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Accenture does not discriminate employment candidates on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, political beliefs, trade union membership, ethnicity, denomination, sexual orientation or any other basis impermissible under Polish law;
• All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities;
• Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

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