Federal Contracts & Bid Protests Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 238,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Washington, DC seeks a senior government contracts attorney to lead bid protests and complex procurement matters. You will advise on federal procurement laws, participate in high-profile negotiations, and manage client relationships with increasing autonomy.

Requirements include a JD, DC Bar admission, 6+ years in government contracts, and strong experience with bid protests or SBA small business programs.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active DC Bar admission or eligibility for prompt DC admission.
• 6+ years of government contracts law experience — required.
• Significant bid protest experience — required.
• Experience with REAs, CDA claims and appeals; OR two SBA small business programs (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone) — required.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Experience with FAR compliance, teaming agreements, procurement investigations, or similar matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent government contractors in bid protests before GAO, Court of Federal Claims, and other forums.
• Advise clients on federal procurement laws, regulations, and compliance.
• Handle REAs, CDA claims and appeals, and contract performance issues.
• Draft and negotiate teaming and subcontract agreements and related documents.
• Counsel on FAR compliance, procurement regulations, and risk management.
• Assist with investigations involving procurement matters and the False Claims Act.
• Advise on federal small business programs, including 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone.
• Collaborate with firm attorneys to provide strategic solutions.
• Manage sophisticated matters with increasing autonomy and client interaction.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Client relations

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer in Washington, DC seeks a senior government contracts attorney to lead bid protests and complex procurement matters. You will advise on federal procurement laws, participate in high-profile negotiations, and manage client relationships with increasing autonomy.

Requirements include a JD, DC Bar admission, 6+ years in government contracts, and strong experience with bid protests or SBA small business programs.