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Corporate Attorney / Employment Attorney in Indianapolis, IN

Accenture. Jul 22,2015 May 21,2015 Location USA Indianapolis IN
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate

Labor & Employment

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 8 yrs required

Profile

Senior Counsel, Employment Law Contracting Support The candidate acts as legal advisor on Employment law issues in relation to company’s contracting and M&A practices. Advises on strategic matters relating to company’s contracting approach in respect of people solutions and HR matters, including effective risk mitigation planning. Provides employment law support on new complex deals carrying the largest and most complex people related risks in outsourcing, ventures and acquisitions. Provide operational and strategic support to deal teams and to Complex Contracting (Legal), Strategic Contracting (Legal), Mobilization, Solution Architects, CDTS and deal leadership on bid submissions and contract negotiations when addressing the HR solution of outsourcing deals, particularly on the risk management, on the transition of staff into company and on the impact of the outsourcing business to company’s internal organization. Provide operational and strategic support to deal teams and V&A HR and M&A Legal on acquisitions and ventures in respect of risk analysis of target in light of due diligence undertaken, transition and retention of acquired personnel, contracting approach in respect of employment and HR related matters (including strategic input to negotiations and guidance on contractual documents), integration and post-merger planning. Assure the quality of Employment Law delivery on new Complex and M&A deals by providing Employment Law support appropriate to needs, and integrating external support as required. Manage and lead strategic employment law projects in relation to contracting, overseeing attorneys in the Employment Law team and advising HR, Legal and management as appropriate. Act as senior point of contact and coach/mentor for Employment Law team on significant and complex deal-specific employment law issues. Manage and oversee outside counsel relationships with law firms, including managing the budget. Act as legal advisor on Employment Law issues to executives, including Legal professionals. Stay abreast of legal developments affecting the company, its clients, and industries and synthesize the information to incorporate it into company’s practices in relation to contracting and M&A. Contribute to development of internal guidelines, toolkits, and packaged knowledge on Employment legal and business issues. Counsel, guide, train and support junior through senior levels of Legal attorneys as appropriate. Educate senior company executives with regard to legal and risk management issues in relation to Contracting and M&A. Make recommendations and escalate to the Director of Employment Law Contracting and M&A on material issues. Maintain clear understanding of sales and M&A pipeline management processes, escalation protocols to OU/OG, Growth Platforms and Capital Committee and related Company policies associated with the same. Provide relevant input to briefings and escalations, to ensure employment law issues are addressed appropriately, key risk and mitigations identified, and that there are clear recommendations and options. Work with Legal Leads as appropriate. Foster seamless integration and teaming relationships with the other Compliance, Operations, Regulatory and Ethics (“CORE”) Legal Services teams as well as with all teams in Complex Contracting and Strategic Contracting in Legal and M&A Legal in the Geography/Country, as well as with Contract Management, Lead Business Negotiators, Mobilization, PT&T, CDTS and Solution Architect Leadership. Support, promote, and implement initiatives as part of Legal team, specifically the CORE compliance efforts, activities, and project. Reports to: Director of Employment Law Contracting Support. Supervises: Coordinates external counsel.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have J.D. or equivalent law degree. Should have 8 years of experience in practicing employment law (including strong experience with Contracting and M&A and with advising management of large companies). Strong experience in managing and delivering employment law projects, including those with multi-jurisdictional reach are preferred. In depth knowledge of labor and employment law is preferred. Should have preferably in depth knowledge of the employment law aspects of outsourcing, acquisitions and joint ventures both in respect of contractual content and negotiation strategies and HR/employment related issues. Must have familiarity with global industrial relations and labor/ issues (including consultation). Superior drafting and negotiation skills are needed. Should have superior drafting and negotiation skills. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills are needed. Must have ability to work closely with wide range of personnel, including frequent interaction with top-level executives. Should demonstrates sound judgment, ability to prioritize and make decisions, and identify risks before they materialize.

Additional info

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