Counsel, Federal Government Contracting

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced federal contracts attorney and strategic legal advisor to support its federal business. The Counsel will advise Business and Sales leadership on market-facing strategies and support U.S. federal procurements and government contracting matters across the full lifecycle, from opportunity identification and capture through proposals, contract award, performance, modification, and closeout. The manager-level role partners with business leaders, sales and capture teams, contracts professionals, finance, security, compliance, procurement, and other corporate functions to identify and manage legal and regulatory risks while enabling the pursuit and delivery of technology and consulting solutions to federal customers. The successful candidate will be embedded in the business as a trusted, practical advisor—not solely a contract reviewer—helping teams identify issues early, understand options, structure transactions, and advance opportunities while protecting the company’s interests. The attorney should be able to distinguish legal requirements and contractual obligations from business preferences and manageable commercial risks. The role also involves translating complex procurement requirements into actionable advice, developing practical contracting guidance, and improving processes so business and contracts teams can manage requirements efficiently while maintaining legal and compliance controls. The position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for admission as Virginia Corporate Counsel. Periodic travel or commuting to Arlington, Virginia may be needed for legal team meetings and occasional in-person business needs.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and eligibility for admission as Virginia Corporate Counsel.
At least 5 years of experience at a law firm, U.S. government, or in-house legal department.
At least 3 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience with U.S. federal government contracts and procurement.
Strong working knowledge of the FAR and applicable federal agency supplements, particularly the DFARS where applicable.
Experience reviewing and negotiating federal contracts, solicitations, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and related commercial agreements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal requirements clearly to business stakeholders.
Strong business judgment and ability to identify material risks without unnecessarily impeding business objectives.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large technology, consulting, professional services, or systems-integration companies.
Experience with highly regulated federal customers.
Experience with GSA procurement.
Familiarity with federal intellectual property and technical data rights, including FAR/DFARS data rights provisions.
Experience with federal cybersecurity and supply-chain requirements, including CMMC-related requirements where applicable.
Experience with organizational conflicts of interest (OCI), procurement integrity, suspension and debarment, government ethics, and federal contractor compliance matters.
Experience supporting capture and proposal teams before solicitation and contract award.
Experience counseling senior executives and business leaders.
Prior experience at a major law firm, government contractor, federal agency, or in-house legal department supporting federal business.
Eligibility for a Top Secret or higher security clearance.
Ability to commute to Arlington, Virginia for periodic legal team meetings and occasional in-person business needs.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel throughout the federal procurement lifecycle.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to sales, business development, capture, contracts, and delivery teams, offering practical advice that enables effective pursuit and performance of federal business.
Review, draft, and negotiate federal contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, licenses, statements of work, and other agreements supporting federal business.
Identify and advise on legal and contractual risks involving the FAR, agency-specific requirements, and federal contracting compliance matters.
Collaborate with corporate-function peers on issues arising from federal contracts and procurements.
Translate complex federal procurement requirements into clear, actionable advice and develop practical contracting guidance.
Advise business leaders on risk-based approaches to achieving commercial objectives.
Develop and improve processes that help business and contracts teams efficiently manage federal procurement and contracting requirements while maintaining legal and compliance controls.