Associate – Government Contracts (Transactional)

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting is partnering with a leading AmLaw 100 firm to hire a Government Contracts Associate in Washington, DC. The role focuses on transactional work within government procurement and related regulatory oversight.

The candidate will counsel on FAR, compliance, and due diligence, interacting with sophisticated in-house legal teams and clients navigating complex regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of government contracts experience.
• Exposure to M&A due diligence in the government contractor space.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and related regulations.
• Clear, practical judgment when advising business teams.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on government contracts compliance and regulatory strategy.
• Advise on small business size-status issues.
• Navigate domestic preference requirements and supply chain considerations.
• Apply FAR and agency-specific procurement regulations.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Gov contracts experience

M&A due diligence

Job description

Associate – Government Contracts (Transactional)

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/21/2026

ASSOCIATE – GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS (2–5 YEARS)

(Washington, DC)

Government Contracts Associate | Transactional Focus | DC

A leading firm in this space is seeking a 2nd–5th year associate to join its Government Contracts team in Washington, DC.

This is a transactional and regulatory role advising sophisticated contractors and investors navigating federal procurement rules.

The Role

You will counsel clients on:

• Government contracts compliance and regulatory strategy
• Small business size-status issues
• Domestic preference requirements and supply chain considerations
• FAR and agency-specific procurement regulations

The practice sits within a broader white collar and investigations platform, giving you visibility into both transactional and enforcement risk.

Candidate Profile

• 2–5 years of government contracts experience
• Exposure to M&A due diligence in the government contractor space
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and related regulations
• Clear, practical judgment when advising business teams

You should be comfortable advising on live transactions and interacting with sophisticated in-house legal and compliance teams.

Why This Role

Our AmLaw 100 client has a strong presence in DC and regularly advises major contractors, private equity sponsors, and strategic buyers in regulated industries.

You will gain early responsibility and hands‑on exposure to deals where government contracts issues drive valuation and structure.

For associates who want to be more than a regulatory footnote in a transaction, this platform gives you a seat at the table.