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Corporate Investigations (Conduct and Ethics) Senior Counsel
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Corporate Investigations (Conduct and Ethics) Senior Counsel
Senior Counsel – Corporate Investigations (Conduct and Ethics)
Location: London Career Level: Senior Manager
Job Summary
Lead, conduct, and oversee “corporate compliance” (“Conduct Counts” or “CC”) investigations arising from alleged misconduct reported via Accenture’s various CoBE reporting channels. Report directly to the Conduct & Ethics Regional Lead – Corporate Investigigator, managing the notification, recording, and reporting processes for investigations. Collaborate with senior leadership to assess and mitigate legal risks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Actively assist and/or conduct investigations of CC and personnel-related misconduct allegations through Accenture’s reporting channels.
- Oversee and execute legally privileged investigations, covering:
- Defining investigative scope
- Reviewing documentation
- Developing investigative plans
- Notifying key personnel
- Conducting interviews
- Compiling status and closure reports
- Recommending and implementing remedial measures
- Concluding matters appropriately
- Offer targeted advice to executives concerning risk and potential remediation for CC allegations.
- Collaborate with internal and external resources to address and resolve misconduct or irregular practice allegations.
- Guide and train investigative teams (attorneys, legal/HR partners) while drafting/reviewing risk analyses related to workplace compliance.
Additional responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and escalate critical CC matters to regional leads.
- Contribute to the development of internal investigation guidelines.
- Stay current on legal/regulatory developments impactful to investigations (e.g., reporting personnel rights and compliance standards).
- Consult with HR leadership regarding investigation processes and remediation strategies.
- Align with regional Corporate Investigators, Legal/HR leads, and Global function heads on collaborative cross-border investigations.
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Key Relationships
Reports to: Conduct & Ethics EMEA Regional Lead – Corporate Investigator
Collaborates with:
- Local HR/ER/Legal teams to oversee investigations
- Internal legal/leaders, global function heads, and executive stakeholders
Requirements & Qualifications
Educational/Professional Background
- Must have: A practicing solicitor status and a law degree (or equivalent)
- (Higher) Degree qualification: Required
Core Skills & Experience
- Must have (essential):
- 2+ years of experience conducting workplace investigations
- 6+ years in litigation or employment law
- Desirable (nice to have):
- Proficiency in European languages
Behavioral & Technical Competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills, strategic business acumen, and confidence in managing sensitive ethical/compliance/personnel matters.
- Expertise in conducting and supervising investigations, including compliance (CC), employment, and governmental enquiries—with a focus on drafting confidential reports and advising senior executives on associated risks.
- In-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance laws, employee rights, and obligations.
- Unmatched experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.
- Highly skilled in teamwork while possessing self-motivation—ability to operate independently and adapt to multi-national/culturally diverse environments.
- Potential to influence executive decisions; must command executive respect.
- Trustworthiness in designing balanced, objective, legal, and reasoned risk solutions.
- Demonstrated prioritization, time management, and organizational skills.
- Strong executive presence—ability to influence decisions with impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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