Counsel Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, AI Risk

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 141700 - 276800

Posted on: 15 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Accenture Federal Services nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for 13000 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 and part of global Accenture to do work that matters in 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!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced and highly motivated legal professional to join our Cybersecurity and Technology legal team focusing on the critical intersection of supply chain risk management cybersecurity and emerging AI and IP initiatives. This role sits at the forefront of security innovation and technology governance.

This is an opportunity to directly influence the security and resilience of our federal operations and technology development. If you are a tactical legal expert with exceptional judgment business acumen and a proactive mindset who can translate complex regulatory challenges into clear actionable strategies we want to hear from you.

This is an increasingly rare opportunity to work 100% remotely with a flexible schedule although you must be able to meet in-person in the DC/Northern Virginia areas for key leadership and stakeholder engagements and industry conferences as needed.

The Impact Youll Have

You will serve as a critical risk manager and subject matter expert providing legal guidance to help project teams deliver on government missions develop advanced technologies collaborate and negotiate with leading technology partners and ensure compliance with complex and ever-changing legal requirements. You will operate in a fast-paced environment lead efforts with technical and executive teams and proactively build and implement processes necessary to mitigate threats and risks. This role is a balance of high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

The Work:

Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Legal Counsel

Define and lead the implementation of company-wide SCRM legal strategy policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risks across third-party relationships (including hardware software cloud services and AI vendors).
Stay ahead of current and emerging legal requirements industry best practices and supply chain security threats and vulnerabilities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives by providing timely and concise legal briefings and actionable risk mitigation recommendations.
Draft and negotiate robust security risk-sharing and compliance provisions within complex contractual documents including subcontracts technology agreements and purchase orders.
Direct and support internal investigations related to regulatory and SCRM requirements as well as security-related audits.

AI and Intellectual Property (IP) Initiatives

Collaborate with engineering and legal colleagues on AI and IP initiatives focusing on legal compliance for software development and use of open-source software.
Manage and proactively mitigate legal risks associated with the development and deployment of AI and other emerging technologies.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and industry standards related to new technology adoption.

Cybersecurity Counsel (Supporting Role)

Provide legal support as needed on cybersecurity incident analysis and response.
Conduct and support legal investigations related to cyber and other security requirements.
Collaboratewith contracting teams on risk assessments contract drafting negotiations and other compliance measures.
Refine cyber incident response plans and notification procedures.

What you need:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in a state bar. Must obtain a corporate counsel certificate from the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners or register as an in-house counsel with the Virginia State Bar if not a member of the Virginia State Bar.
A minimum of3 years of significant legal experience concentrated in cybersecurity SCRM and/or government contracting.

Bonus points if you have:

Deep subject matter expertise in SCRM cybersecurity IP AI and/or government contracting legal issues.
Proven track record ofindependently driving complex cross-functional projects to successful completion and exceeding expectations.
Exceptional legal research and writing including the ability to clearly analyze legal issues identify creative options and provide thoughtful recommendations.
Proficiency indrafting and negotiating sophisticated contracts policies or other formal written products.
Excellentleadership presence and oral collaboration skills with the proven ability to effectively engage and influence both executives and technical teams.
Technical proficiency in corporate IT infrastructure and cloud services cybersecurity supply chain risk assessments software development and related fields.
5 to 10 years or more of legal experience in cybersecurity SCRM and/or government contracting.
Prior experience in alaw firm corporate legal department or a relevant U.S. government role.
Relevant certifications incybersecurity (defensive or offensive) privacy or data protection (e.g. CISSP CIPP/US CIPP/E).
Experience applying federal acquisition regulations including theFAR DFARS and other agency supplements and/or rules on safeguarding and dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Supported companies and delivery teams in theprofessional services defense intelligence national security or software development sectors.
Experiencespeaking publicly including keynotes or panels on legal issues involving security technology or SCRM.
Demonstratedintellectual curiosity and a proactive commitment to professional development in rapidly evolving technology fields

Security Clearance:

Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a security clearance

As required by local law Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states ofCalifornia Colorado Hawaii Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Washington Vermont 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 Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Washington Vermont the District of Columbia and the city of Cleveland is:

$141700 - $276800 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 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 theAccenture 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.

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

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