Contract Analyst

About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities
in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized
skills across more than ‎40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting,
Interactive, Technology and Operations services -- all powered by the world's
largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our
‎674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every
day, serving clients in more than ‎120 countries. We embrace the power of
change to create value and shared success for our clients, people,
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At Accenture we put innovation at the heart of everything we do and coupled
with our core values of client value creation, one global network, respect for
the individual, best people, integrity and stewardship, we offer careers that
provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction.
Contract Management is part of our Legal and Commercial Services. Our
professionals bring innovative ideas to commercial reality with a focus on
maximising value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal,
business and commercial risks. We work alongside Accenture sales and delivery
teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle to provide high quality advice
and support for negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of client
contracts.
We apply commercial and contractual expertise to lead the delivery of legal &
commercial outcomes for our priority engagements and portfolios, including:
* Sales growth: expanding the footprint of our agreements and supporting new business;
* Revenue protection: delivering on our contractual commitments;
* Margin improvement: effectively managing commercial levers, risks and issues; and
* Compliance with contract obligations and Accenture policy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support contract management teams across projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand and support client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
* Work with contract management staff across multiple projects, accounts, and geographies
* Support the identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with CM and project leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
* Support pre-award sales activities, engage in discussions with delivery team regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
* The contract management function is client facing and has a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.

Knowledge Skills and Experience:
. Commercial and Contract Management Knowledge and Experience.
* Min ‎2-year post-graduation work experience in a professional capacity;
* Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization; and
* Basic understanding of contract life cycle.
Education and Qualifications:
Education:
* University degree required (business management or law preferred).
Membership:
* Member of World Commerce and Contracting (previously International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.
Work Requirements:
* Travel may be required.
Why join us?
* We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
* You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
* Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
* You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
* You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live
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