Contract Associate Manager
On-siteKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Summary
Manage client contracts and subcontracts throughout the entire lifecycle by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements including Statements of Work, Change Requests, and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Identify contractual risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and partner with delivery and finance teams to manage revenue, cost, and profitability. Support pre-award sales activities by reviewing RFPs, preparing contractual responses, and participating in negotiations while providing commercial guidance to stakeholders. Lead or participate in contract management activities across assigned projects, supervising junior professionals and contributing to team training. Work occasionally with travel and across multiple geographies within Accenture's Legal and Commercial Services team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in commercial contract management, preferably involving complex, high-value, or high-risk engagements
- Experience managing contracts across the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, change management, and contract administration
- Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, contract management processes, and subcontracting practices
- Basic understanding of legal principles relating to commercial agreements and contract management
- Experience identifying contractual risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including legal, finance, procurement, sales, delivery teams, and clients
- Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Willingness to travel occasionally, as business needs require
- Ability to work across multiple geographies and time zones in a global organization
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting technology, consulting, outsourcing, or professional services contracts
- Experience leading or mentoring contract management professionals
- Membership or certification with the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM/WorldCC), National Contract Management Association (NCMA), or equivalent professional body
- Experience working in a global, multicultural environment with cross-border stakeholders
- Strong commercial mindset with sound business judgment
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives and clients
- Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
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