Attorney-Advisor: Government Contracts & Information Law

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hines (IL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of General Counsel seeks a licensed attorney to join the Contracts, Information and Appropriations Law Group (CIA). The attorney will advise program offices on source selection, contract structuring, and compliance while supporting bid protests, information governance, and appropriations matters that impact Veteran care and taxpayer dollars.

Under the CIA AGC, the attorney will manage a high-visibility portfolio, including litigation before the GAO,

Qualifications

• J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Experience in government contract law, bid protest litigation, appropriations law, or related federal practice areas preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance or suitability determination.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice to program offices and acquisition centers on source selection design, solicitation development, and contract structuring.
• Review and clear Justification & Approval documents and evaluation criteria for legal sufficiency.
• Support the Department's response to pre-award and post-award bid protests before the GAO and COFC.
• Apply set-aside requirements and procurement rules to assigned matters.
• Review, draft and negotiate data rights terms and conditions.
• Litigate and negotiate on behalf of the Department in appellate and agency proceedings as assigned.
• Identify and help resolve legal, operational, and reputational risk in assigned areas, including appropriations law, information governance, or cybersecurity incident response.
• Coordinate with Congress, DOJ, and other agencies on procurement and litigation matters.
• Research and analyze complex legal questions, draft memoranda, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership and clients.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Security clearance readiness

Formation

J.D.

Description du poste

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of General Counsel seeks a licensed attorney to join the Contracts, Information and Appropriations Law Group (CIA). The attorney will advise program offices on source selection, contract structuring, and compliance while supporting bid protests, information governance, and appropriations matters that impact Veteran care and taxpayer dollars.

Under the CIA AGC, the attorney will manage a high-visibility portfolio, including litigation before the GAO,