Intellectual Property Counsel at Accenture: Apply Now!

Accenture invites applications for the position of Intellectual Property Counsel – Associate Manager in Bengaluru, requiring 5–10 years of experience, including at least five years in intellectual property transactions and contractual matters.

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6. Location

7. Application Procedure

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company that combines technology and human ingenuity to help clients and organisations innovate and grow. The company promotes an inclusive workplace, professional development and continuous learning.

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About the Job

Accenture is hiring for the position of Intellectual Property Counsel – Associate Manager within its Strategic Growth Initiatives team.

Eligibility

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Law or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Possess at least five years of experience involving intellectual property transactions conducted in English, gained at a law firm, as in-house corporate counsel or through legal outsourcing.
Have knowledge of intellectual property issues relevant to the technology sector.
Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills in English, with native-level legal English proficiency.

Specialisation in technology law or intellectual property law would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements relating to intellectual property and technology transactions, including inbound and outbound software licences and other IP-related arrangements.
Supporting the end-to-end review of software components used or developed under free and open-source software licences, including assessing intended use, deployment, licensing risks and mitigation strategies.
Evaluating issues relating to export controls, generative AI and security risks in connection with open-source software use.
Supporting the publication of proprietary source code under open-source licences, including reviewing corporate contribution agreements and coordinating with software engineers, business leaders and IP stakeholders.
Monitoring compliance with Accenture’s policies throughout the source-code publication process.
Advising internal stakeholders, including business teams, corporate functions and legal colleagues, on IP issues arising from commercial, strategic and corporate transactions.
Identifying, analysing and resolving IP-related issues in client, partner and other business transactions in collaboration with senior IP counsel.
Supporting technology assessments, joint development projects, content publications and reviews of open-source software clauses in framework agreements.
Developing and maintaining IP templates, guidance documents, processes, training materials, AI-enabled agents and best practices to reduce legal risks and support business operations.
Conducting legal research and preparing practical recommendations on intellectual property and technology-related matters.

Additional Information

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach to work in a fast-paced global environment.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
The ability to manage multiple complex projects and prioritise competing responsibilities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including identifying legal risks and recommending practical solutions.
Willingness to develop expertise across a broad range of intellectual property and technology-related legal matters.

Knowledge of trademarks and patents would be beneficial. However, the role primarily focuses on IP transactional contracting and emerging technologies, including open-source software, large language models and generative AI.