Compliance Counsel

About this role

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

• U.S. Citizenship

• 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 orientati

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