Compliance Counsel

Accenture-Federal-Services-2; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Compliance Counsel to support legal and compliance operations, interpreting policy, assessing risks, and guiding teams to apply federal regulatory requirements in daily operations.

You will partner with Legal, CoRE, and cross-functional teams to address compliance questions, support training, and help develop enterprise-wide programs, engaging employees across levels.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor is required and active Virginia Bar membership.
• Subject matter expert in corporate Ethics & Compliance.
• Ability to guide multiple teams on compliance issues.
• Strong communication with employees at all levels, including executives.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide compliance programs and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret policy, assess compliance risks, and apply federal requirements to daily operations.
• Advise business leaders on Ethics & Compliance issues and drive informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Legal, CoRE, and cross-functional teams to address questions and support programs.
• Provide solutions and guidance on compliance issues across teams and tasks.
• Grow independence in handling substantive compliance matters and risk decisions.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Ethics & compliance SME

Policy interpretation

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication to executives

Training & awareness

Counsel employees

Task prioritization

Decision-making

Legal advisory

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Active VA Bar Membership

Job description

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!

The Compliance Counsel supports Accenture Federal Services’ legal and compliance operations by providing practical, risk‑based guidance across internal teams and client‑facing work. In this role, you will interpret policy, assess compliance risks, and help teams apply federal regulatory requirements to daily operations. You will serve as a key adviser to business leaders and employees, offering clear direction on Ethics & Compliance issues and helping drive consistent, informed decision‑making.

This position partners closely with Legal, CoRE, and cross‑functional business teams to address compliance questions, review routine matters, and support the development and application of enterprise‑wide compliance programs. You will engage regularly with employees across all levels of the organization, contribute to mitigation strategies, support training and awareness efforts, and help reinforce a strong culture of integrity throughout the company.

As you grow in the role, you will gain increased independence in handling substantive matters, shaping compliance guidance, and influencing operational risk decisions across the business.

What you need

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Active Member of a state bar. Must register as Corporate Counsel Registrant with Virginia State Bar.
• Act as a SME with knowledge in corporate Ethics & Compliance
• Be knowledgeable about the work performed by the immediate CoRE (Compliance, Regulatory, and Ethics) team and teams they collaborate with
• Respond to direction and feedback on setting priorities or assigning and managing tasks
• Contribute to risk mitigation decisions across multiple teams
• Act as a compliance decision‑maker across multiple internal teams, and as a decision‑contributor across business areas
• Provide solutions and guidance on compliance issues across multiple teams
• Complete regular/routine compliance‑related tasks on a daily basis
• Genuine desire and ability to engage with company employees to promote Ethics & Compliance topics
• Ability to communicate with and counsel employees across all levels of the enterprise, up to and including Managing Directors

Bonus if you have

• JD + 3-5 years of related experience
• Admitted to the Bar in at least one US‑jurisdiction and eligible for VA in‑house counsel certification
• Experience and working knowledge in, as well as a passion for, design, implementation and testing of compliance programs in a heavily regulated industry
• Experience in and knowledge of Ethics & Compliance principles, strategies and frameworks, monitoring legal and regulatory trends and developments, and translating them into accessible programs
• Subject matter expertise in key Federal compliance topics such as Revolving Door, Gifts & Entertainment, OCI, Anti‑Human Trafficking, Anti‑Money Laundering, and Competition law, as well as familiarity with Data Privacy and ethical AI governance topics
• Knowledge and expertise in initiating, standing up and managing company‑wide training programs

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$107,100 - $220,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions 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.

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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