Legal Consultant – Strategic Programs and Operations

Accenture Federal Services

Legal Strategic Programs and Operations Consultant at Accenture Federal Services working on legal team initiatives to drive operational efficiency and support regulations.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,900 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

workflow analysistechnology planningdashboard designreport designmatter management systemsbusiness analyticsproject managementbudget managementprocess designbenchmarking

Soft Skills

executive communicationvisual deliverablesdeadline managementindependent workaccuracy under pressureproject prioritizationstakeholder engagementteam coordinationinitiative executionmilestone compliance

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointSharePointMicrosoft Power AutomateMicrosoft Power BI

Industry Keywords

Legal operational efficiencyconsultingprogram managementLitigationContractingComplianceAFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute initiatives to increase Legal operational efficiency and effectiveness. Examples include: workflow analysis, technology planning, design of dashboards & reports, matter management systems, benchmarking
Design, build, then manage new processes and tools – from spend/matter management to workflow to business analytics
Assist leads within the Legal function (e.g. Litigation, Contracting, Compliance) in their delivery of services across AFS
Optimize Legal department SharePoint sites
Coordinate communications for assigned initiatives, including team calls, agenda and materials to keep relevant stakeholders informed and engaged
Help manage the critical path, project dependencies, completion, milestone compliance and cost/budget of Legal department initiatives
Drive special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
3 years of relevant experience in consulting or program management roles
Demonstrated ability to develop strong (visual) and concise deliverables
Very strong written and verbal executive communications skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Experience with Microsoft Power Tools (Power Automate, Power BI)
Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work independently and accurately under pressure, and manage multiple projects and priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development