Federal Contracts Counsel & Strategic Partner

Accenture Federal Services Careers Marketplace; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks an experienced federal contracts attorney to advise and shape market-facing strategies across opportunities from capture through closeout. Embedded in the business, you will counsel sales, capture, contracts, and delivery teams on FAR/DFARS requirements, negotiating federal agreements and managing contracting risk.

You will translate complex procurement rules into practical guidance, support scalable processes, and help leaders balance compliance with commercial

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and eligibility for Virginia Corporate Counsel.
• 5+ years of experience at a law firm, U.S. government, or in-house legal department
• 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 the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 agreements supporting federal business.
• Manage Federal Contracting Risk: Identify and advise on legal and contractual risks involving FAR and agency-specific requirements, and federal contracting compliance matters.
• Support Cross-Functional Operations: Collaborate with corporate functions peers on issues arising from federal contracts and procurements.
• Provide Strategic Guidance: Translate complex federal procurement requirements into clear, actionable advice; develop practical contracting guidance; and advise business leaders on risk-based approaches to achieving commercial objectives.
• Support a Scalable Legal Function: Develop and improve processes that enable business and contracts teams to efficiently manage federal procurement and contracting requirements while maintaining legal and compliance controls.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Federal contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Legal risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks an experienced federal contracts attorney to advise and shape market-facing strategies across opportunities from capture through closeout. Embedded in the business, you will counsel sales, capture, contracts, and delivery teams on FAR/DFARS requirements, negotiating federal agreements and managing contracting risk.

You will translate complex procurement rules into practical guidance, support scalable processes, and help leaders balance compliance with commercial