Corporate Investigations Counsel Associate Manager

Accenture helps the world's leading companies reinvent themselves by building their digital core and unlocking the power of AI to deliver value quickly across organizations in every industry. Our strategy is to be our clients' preferred reinvention partner, lead the safe and scaled adoption of AI, become the most client-centric AI-powered company, and be the best place to work.

We bring together the talent of approximately 786,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep industry and process expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver integrated solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer extensive expertise in Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry & Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain & Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI & Data, Industry & Functions, and Technology.

We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately USD 70 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2025.

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What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage corporate investigations related to ethics, compliance, and misconduct allegations reported through Accenture’s reporting channels.
• Plan and conduct confidential and legally privileged investigations, including scope definition, document review, witness interviews, reporting, and remediation recommendations.
• Advise HR, Legal, and senior leadership on risk assessments and remediation actions related to ethical and compliance matters.
• Partner with global and regional Compliance, Human Resources, and Legal teams to ensure consistent investigation outcomes.
• Prepare executive reports, risk assessments, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support the development and training of professionals involved in corporate investigations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal investigation procedures, governance, and compliance programs.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong ability to manage sensitive and complex matters with professionalism, objectivity, and discretion.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multinational and culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional European language skills (French, German, Italian, or others).
• Experience in global ethics and compliance programs.
• Previous experience in large multinational organizations.
• Knowledge of legislation related to internal investigations and whistleblower protection.
• Professional certifications in Compliance, Ethics, Investigations, or related fields.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent).
• Active professional legal qualification (Solicitor, Attorney, or equivalent).
• Fluent English.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Litigation, Employment Law, or related legal fields.
• At least 2 years of experience conducting workplace, compliance, or corporate investigations.
• Proven experience conducting investigative interviews and drafting confidential investigation reports.
• Strong knowledge of ethics, compliance, employee rights and obligations, and related legal frameworks.
• Ability to assess legal and reputational risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience advising HR, Legal, and senior executive leadership.
• Experience working in multinational and culturally diverse environments.

📌 Important: Attaching your resume in English is mandatory when applying.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance – 100% subsidized by the company (employee and dependents)
• Dental Insurance
• Meal or Food Allowance with no employee contribution
• Life Insurance
• Private Pension Plan
• Welhub Membership
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (discounted company shares)
• Pharmacy Discount Program
• Childcare Assistance
• Partnership with Language Schools
• Extended Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Profit Sharing Program (PPR), in accordance with the current company policy

Job Location:

São Paulo, Brazil

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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