Compliance Counsel

Accenture Federal ServicesArlington, Texas

$107,100 - $220,900 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$107,100-$220,900/year

Job Description

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 deep 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

#LI-DNI

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 - $220,900USD

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 orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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