Accenture
Counsel, Federal Government Contracting
$144K–$306K
Arlington, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia, United States - Experience
- 5+ years overall; 3+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial U.S. federal government contracts and procurement experience.
- Education
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; eligibility for admission as Virginia Corporate Counsel.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
About the job
Provides practical legal advice to Accenture Federal Services on federal procurements and contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle, partnering with business teams to manage risk and support federal business.
What you'll do
- Advise on federal procurement and contracting matters, including FAR and agency-specific requirements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate federal contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, licenses, statements of work, and related agreements.
- Partner with business and corporate teams to translate legal requirements into actionable guidance and improve contracting processes.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Working knowledge of the FAR and applicable agency supplements, particularly the DFARS where applicable; experience reviewing and negotiating federal contracts and related agreements.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting technology, consulting, professional services, or systems-integration companies; highly regulated federal customers; or GSA procurement.
- Familiarity with federal data rights, cybersecurity and supply-chain requirements, compliance matters, capture and proposals, or advising senior leaders; eligible for Top Secret (or higher) clearance.
Pay
$143,600 — $305,800 USD (base salary)
Tools
FAR, DFARS, CMMC
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