Attorney - Government Contracts Partner

PilieroMazza ’s Labor & Employment Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

PilieroMazza PLLC is seeking a Government Contracts partner with 10+ years of experience and a portable book of business, minimum $500,000 annually, to join our Government Contracts practice in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will regularly represent government contractors in procurement matters, including bid protests, REAs, claims and appeals, and have experience with FAR and DFARS compliance.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating teaming agreements, subcontracts, joint

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of government contracts experience.
• Portable book of business with a demonstrated track record of at least $500,000 annually.
• Licensed to practice in DC or eligible for prompt admission.

Responsibilities

• Represent government contractors in procurement matters, including bid protests, REAs, claims, and appeals.
• Draft and negotiate teaming agreements, subcontracts, and joint ventures agreements; defend audits and False Claims Act matters.
• Engage in FAR/DFARS counseling and compliance and participate in marketing and business development to grow the practice.

Skills

Government contracts

Bid protests

REAs

DFARS counseling

Teaming agreements

Subcontracts

Joint ventures

False Claims Act defense

Marketing/networking

Job description

PilieroMazza PLLC, a business law firm serving government contractors and commercial businesses, is seeking a government contracts partner with at least 10 years of experience to join our thriving Government Contracts practice group. Qualified partner candidates must have a portable book of business from their own clients with a demonstrated track record of at least $500,000 annually.

We are seeking a candidate with experience regularly representing government contractors in a wide variety of procurement matters, including bid protests, REAs, claims, and appeals, as well as general FAR and DFARs counseling and compliance. The ideal candidate would also have experience preparing and negotiating teaming agreements, subcontracts and joint ventures agreements, and defending companies in audits and investigations as well as civil False Claims Act defense matters. Lastly, the ideal candidate should have experience as a speaker and/or author on government contracting topics with an interest in and aptitude for networking and marketing.

Ideal candidates for PilieroMazza are talented, intellectually curious, hardworking, and committed to the best interest of our clients. Our motivated attorneys are encouraged to achieve excellence, think and work outside of the box, and are given the latitude to marshal the resources necessary to deliver the right solutions. This includes a strong desire to not only support the firms existing clients by taking a lead role and directly working on projects such as protests and claims, but also to build a practice and client base through marketing and business development efforts.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in -- or eligible for prompt admission into -- the District of Columbia Bar. This is a full-time, hybrid position located in Washington, D.C. (exceptional applicants outside of the immediate area may be considered).