Counsel, Litigation and Investigations

Accenture Federal Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Litigation and Investigations Counsel to manage a diverse portfolio including government contracts disputes, bid protests, claims, and internal investigations. You will partner with outside counsel and business leaders to shape strategy and mitigate risk from day one.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and 4–7 years of experience, with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to coordinate complex matters across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and eligibility for Virginia Corporate Counsel.
• 4–7 years of legal experience in a national law firm, government agency, corporate legal department, or combination.
• Experience managing litigation, government investigations, or complex disputes.
• Experience advising on U.S. federal government contracts and procurement laws (FAR, related regs).
• Experience coordinating complex matters with multiple internal stakeholders.
• Experience conducting internal investigations and providing practical risk-based recommendations.
• Executive presence and ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of litigation, government contracts disputes, bid protests, claims, and other contentious matters.
• Coordinate business stakeholders, direct outside counsel, and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage outside counsel, including strategy, staffing, budgets, and performance.
• Advise leadership on legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks with practical guidance.
• Conduct sensitive internal investigations involving legal, regulatory, ethics, and policy issues.
• Develop investigation plans, conduct interviews, evaluate evidence, and support corrective actions.
• Advise on disputes under U.S. public procurement laws, including FAR and related regulations.
• Support responses to government investigations and enforcement matters (DOJ, IGs, AGs).
• Oversee e-discovery, document preservation, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Security, HR, Government Relations, Marketing, and business leadership on complex matters.
• Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance across the organization.

Skills

Litigation management

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Oral communication

Executive presence

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

Juris Doctor

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!

You are:

Litigation and Investigations Counsel, reporting to the Lead Counsel for Litigation & Corporate Investigations. You will manage a diverse portfolio of litigation, government contracts disputes, internal investigations, and other high‑risk matters affecting the Company. You will serve as the in‑house legal lead for assigned matters, partnering with outside counsel and business leaders to develop legal strategy, manage risk, and drive matters through resolution.

This role offers meaningful responsibility from day one and broad exposure to complex legal issues across government contracting, regulatory compliance, commercial disputes, and government investigations. You will help shape litigation strategy and advise business leaders on matters with significant legal and reputational impact.

The Work

• Manage a portfolio of litigation, government contracts disputes, bid protests, claims, and other contentious matters from pre‑dispute through resolution.
• Serve as the Company’s strategic lead on assigned matters by coordinating business stakeholders, directing outside counsel, and developing litigation and resolution strategies.
• Manage outside counsel, including litigation strategy, staffing, budgets, work plans, and overall performance to ensure efficient and effective matter management.
• Advise legal and business leadership regarding legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks, providing practical, business‑oriented recommendations aligned with Company objectives.
• Conduct sensitive internal investigations involving legal, regulatory, ethics, security, employee misconduct, and policy compliance issues.
• Develop investigation plans, conduct witness interviews, evaluate evidence, prepare findings and recommendations, brief stakeholders, and support implementation of corrective actions where appropriate.
• Advise on disputes and compliance matters arising under U.S. public procurement laws and regulations, including federal government contracting. This includes matters involving the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), False Claims Act, FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule, and related procurement regulations.
• Support Company responses to government investigations and enforcement matters, including matters involving the U.S. Department of Justice, Offices of Inspectors General, and State Attorneys General.
• Oversee litigation holds, document preservation, e‑discovery strategy, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Compliance, Security, Human Resources, Government Relations, Marketing and Communications, and business leadership to resolve complex legal matters.
• Support and promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance throughout the organization.

What You Need

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and eligibility for admission as Virginia Corporate Counsel.
• 4–7 years of legal experience in a nationally recognized law firm, government agency, corporate legal department, or a combination thereof.
• Experience managing litigation, government investigations, or other complex disputes in a law firm, corporate, or government setting.
• Meaningful experience advising on U.S. federal government contracts and public procurement matters, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related procurement laws or regulations.
• Experience coordinating complex legal matters involving multiple internal stakeholders.
• Experience conducting internal investigations and developing practical, risk‑based recommendations.
• Excellent judgment, analytical ability, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters while balancing competing priorities.
• Executive presence and the ability to build trusted relationships across legal and business functions.
• Collaborative, business‑oriented approach to solving complex legal problems.

Bonus if you have

• Experience with bid protests, Contract Disputes Act claims, or other government contracts disputes.
• Experience advising on the FAR, DFARS, or other federal agency procurement regulations.
• Experience supporting False Claims Act investigations or litigation.
• Experience responding to investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, Offices of Inspectors General, or State Attorneys General.
• Experience managing significant e‑discovery and document preservation efforts.
• Prior in‑house legal experience.
• Experience conducting sensitive corporate or personnel misconduct investigations.
• Active Top Secret (or higher) security clearance.
• Ability to commute to Arlington, Virginia for periodic legal team meetings and occasional in‑person business needs.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to join a growing legal department supporting an expanding public sector business. You will work directly with the Lead Counsel for Litigation & Corporate Investigations on complex disputes, investigations, and government contracts matters that have significant business impact. The role offers broad responsibility, close collaboration with senior leadership, and the opportunity to help shape legal strategy as the Company expands into new regulated markets.

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:

$139,500—$292,200 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.

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