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Counsel, Federal Government Contracting

Accenture Federal Services · Arlington, VA · $143.6k–$305.8k

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

You are

An experienced federal contracts attorney and strategic legal advisor to Business and Sales leadership in shaping and executing Accenture Federal Services’ (AFS) market-facing strategies. This attorney will focus on U.S. federal procurements and government contracting matters, supporting the company’s federal business from opportunity identification and capture through proposal, contract award, performance, modification, and closeout. The role will work closely 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 company to pursue and deliver innovative technology and consulting solutions to federal customers.

This manager-level counsel position will be a practical, business-oriented attorney who understands that the role of in-house counsel is not simply to identify legal issues, but to help the business understand its options, make informed decisions, and execute effectively. The successful candidate will become a trusted partner to the company’s federal business. Rather than serving solely as a contract reviewer, this attorney will be embedded in the business and will help teams identify issues early, understand practical options, structure transactions appropriately, and move opportunities forward while protecting the company’s interests. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in situations where the answer is not simply "yes" or "no" and can distinguish between legal requirements, contractual obligations, business preferences, and manageable commercial risk.

The Work

  • Advise on Federal Procurements: Provide legal counsel throughout the federal procurement lifecycle.
  • Partner with the Business: Serve as a trusted legal advisor to sales, business development, capture, contracts, and delivery teams, providing practical, business-oriented advice that enables the company to pursue and perform federal business effectively.
  • Draft and Negotiate Agreements: Review, draft, and negotiate federal contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, licenses, statements of work, and other a

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ions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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