Product, IP, and AI Counsel

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div></div><p>Accenture Federal Services (AFS) is seeking a strategic, business-savvy, and forward-thinking Product, IP, and AI Counsel to join our Cyber and Emerging Technology team. &nbsp;This is a rare opportunity to shape how AFS develops, licenses, protects, and governs proprietary AFS and partner technologies, including software and hardware assets, artificial intelligence, and other intellectual property. &nbsp;In this highly visible role, you will partner with AFS and Accenture leadership.&nbsp;<br>The ideal candidate brings judgment, subject matter expertise, and the ability to translate complex legal and commercial considerations into clear business guidance. &nbsp;To excel, you should be adept at leading IP and data aspects of product development and sales involving software, SaaS, managed services, and technology partnerships, with a strong understanding of federal and commercial practices. &nbsp;</p> <p>This role can be performed 100% remotely with a flexible work schedule—giving you the autonomy to do your best work. &nbsp;Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to attend key leadership meetings and industry events in-person in the Northern Virginia/DC area.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>This role serves as a trusted advisor on the full lifecycle of AFS technology creation, commercialization, deployment, and governance. &nbsp;Core responsibilities include: &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Interpret and apply evolving legal requirements, government policy, and industry best practices relating to IP, Federal data rights, AI, open-source software, and secure software development.</li> <li>Partner with cross-functional teams, including product/asset, proposal, delivery, contracting, pricing, cybersecurity, and supply chain to deve