Government Compliance Counsel

Government Compliance Counsel

Location: Remote, USA

Job Description:

Full time

job requisition id

R00348779

The Government Compliance Counsel plays a key role in promoting Accenture’s compliance with public procurement laws, regulations and Accenture policies, with the goal of protecting the assets and reputation of Accenture. 

The Government Compliance Counsel supports the Government Compliance Officer and Director of Government Compliance with the implementation and management of Accenture’s Government Compliance program and serves as a subject matter expert on public procurement rules and Government Compliance obligations.  This includes an understanding of conflicts of interest risks when working with government clients and post-government hiring rules for current and former government employees. The Government Compliance Counsel helps the Legal team and the business understand the Government Compliance program.

The Government Compliance Counsel will coordinate with and leverage expertise from all teams within CORE, Global Contracting, Contract Management, and outside counsel, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation and execution of Accenture’s Government Compliance program initiatives, including:

• Development and delivery of Government Compliance training

• Development, review and implementation of Government Compliance policies and internal controls

• Planning and drafting Government Compliance communications with internal stakeholders

• Working with senior management and outside counsel to conduct risk assessments, recommend improvements to the Government Compliance program, and support the implementation of adopted recommendations

• Working with internal stakeholders to build Government Compliance and monitoring tools to help Accenture executives flag, escalate and mitigate compliance risks. 
   

• Provides objective, focused, practical advice and solutions to Accenture businesses and Legal Professionals regarding compliance with public procurement rules and Government Compliance obligations, Accenture’s Code of Business Ethics, Accenture’s Government Compliance policies, and all other related policies. 

• Collaborates with Legal colleagues and the business to identify, analyze and mitigate Government Compliance risks. 

• Collaborates with Legal Mergers & Acquisitions colleagues and Corporate Development to identify, analyze and mitigate substantive Government Compliance issues.

• Collaborates with CORE colleagues to: (a) provide thought leadership for Accenture’s Government Compliance efforts generally by staying abreast of compliance industry best practices and changes in laws and regulations, and (b) assist in the development of related policies to address business and legal requirements. 

• Conducts localized training on Government Compliance issues. 

• Responds to and helps manage internal audits and internal investigations related to Government Compliance issues. 

• Assists Litigation & Disputes to respond to government inquires or investigations related to Government Compliance issues.

Work Requirements:  Some travel required at times, but with the ability to work with and manage resources remotely.

Basic Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent law degree

• Minimum of 5 years as a Compliance Attorney with expertise in public procurement rules and US Government Compliance obligations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a law firm or global corporation preferred

• Familiarity with the European Union public tender laws and procedures

 Professional Skills Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of public procurement rules and Government Compliance obligations, with knowledge of anticorruption and other related subject matters preferred

• Deep knowledge of compliance and ethics framework for global corporations in connection with Government Compliance issues and programs

• Extensive experience developing Government Compliance programs, including preparing policies and internal controls; conducting Government Compliance training; responding to government investigations; and drafting and reviewing contracts 

• Good judgment, an ability to prioritize and make decisions, and the ability to see around the corner and spot risks before they materialize 

• Good business acumen, knowledge of Accenture’s business strategy (or similar business strategy at another company)

• Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into clear recommendations

• Executive presence and the ability to work effectively with the senior business leaders at Accenture, partners from law firms

• Strong writing and negotiation skills

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location                                        Annual Salary Range

California                                            $132,500 to $338,300

Colorado                                              $132,500 to $292,200

Connecticut                                         $132,500 to $292,200

District of Columbia                           $141,100 to $311,200

Illinois                                               $122,700 to $292,200

Maine                                                  $112,900 to $249,000

Maryland                                             $132,500 to $292,200

Massachusetts                                   $132,500 to $311,200

Minnesota                                           $132,500 to $292,200

New York                                              $122,700 to $338,300

New Jersey                                          $141,100 to $338,300

Ohio                                                 $122,700 to $270,600

Virginia                                              $122,700 to $311,200

Washington                                       $141,100 to $311,200

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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

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