Strategic Federal Contracts Counsel

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

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks an experienced federal contracts attorney to guide the company through opportunity identification, capture, proposal, and contract performance across defense, civilian, and health sectors.

This in-house counsel role embeds with business teams to translate complex procurement requirements into practical options, advising leadership on risk-based decisions while protecting the company's interests and pursuing compliant growth.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and eligibility for admission as 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

Federal procurement law

Contract negotiation

Written communication

Oral communication

Legal analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks an experienced federal contracts attorney to guide the company through opportunity identification, capture, proposal, and contract performance across defense, civilian, and health sectors.

This in-house counsel role embeds with business teams to translate complex procurement requirements into practical options, advising leadership on risk-based decisions while protecting the company's interests and pursuing compliant growth.