Legal Counsel – Artificial Intelligence & Data

Career Level

Associate Manager

Job Summary

The Legal Counsel – Artificial Intelligence & Data is a permanent and full-time Associate Manager role to support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data business within Accenture Technology. The successful candidate will possess strong legal expertise in technology-related matters, including software, SaaS and emerging AI solutions, and will work closely with business, legal and asset teams to support the development, assessment and commercialization of AI & Data offerings. The role is part of Accenture’s Global Services Legal (GSL) organization, whose mission is to drive sustainable business growth by providing deep legal expertise at the intersection of business strategy, industry and technology in a highly dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data business team within Accenture Technology by conducting assessments of new services, products and offerings, and provide product counsel support as solutions are prepared for market launch.
• Develop subject matter expertise in AI & Data and act as a key point of contact, together with other members of the team, for business and asset teams.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues across multiple practice areas, including Resale, Strategic Partnering, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Regulatory and Contracting teams.
• Support Contracting teams as product counsel and subject matter expert regarding templates, playbooks and selected transactional matters.
• Support Accenture Ventures & Acquisitions legal and business teams in evaluating prospective AI & Data acquisition targets.
• Conduct legal research and support analysis on emerging technology, regulatory and business issues.
• Support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of legal processes, tools and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare guidance materials, presentations, workplans and knowledge resources to support legal and business stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of legal, regulatory and industry developments affecting emerging technologies, including large language models (LLMs), generative AI and agentic AI solutions.

Work Requirements

• Must have the ability to effectively work with global teams across multiple jurisdictions and time zones including those in the western United States.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to continuously develop expertise in emerging technologies and evolving legal frameworks.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Strong understanding of software, SaaS and AI-related commercial and legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of software licensing, SaaS agreements and AI-related contractual structures preferred.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to AI, data and technology offerings.
• High degree of organization with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts and communicate effectively with business stakeholders.
• Good commercial acumen with the ability to navigate ambiguity and create practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to develop materials for leadership-level briefings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Commitment to a creative, inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
• Strong interest in continuous learning related to emerging technology, artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions.

Priority Skill

Contract Management – Intellectual Property Law

Education

• Graduate Law Degree (JD) or equivalent legal qualification as appropriate for the certifying jurisdiction. Admission and good standing with applicable bar association(s) or local equivalent.
• Additional qualifications or certifications related to technology, intellectual property, AI or data protection are advantageous.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm environment PQE (or equivalent).
• Experience advising on software, technology and AI-related legal matters.
• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating technology-related contracts.
• Familiarity with emerging AI technologies, data-driven products and digital business models.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multinational teams.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience supporting complex business initiatives involving technology, innovation or product development is preferred.

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Education

• Graduate Law Degree (JD) or equivalent legal qualification as appropriate for the certifying jurisdiction. Admission and good standing with applicable bar association(s) or local equivalent.
• Additional qualifications or certifications related to technology, intellectual property, AI or data protection are advantageous.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm environment PQE (or equivalent).
• Experience advising on software, technology and AI-related legal matters.
• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating technology-related contracts.
• Familiarity with emerging AI technologies, data-driven products and digital business models.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multinational teams.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience supporting complex business initiatives involving technology, innovation or product development is preferred.

About Accenture

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—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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