Gov't Contracts & National Security Associate Attorney (DC)

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC.

The role focuses on government contracts, regulatory compliance, federal procurement issues, internal investigations, bid protests, and contract disputes in a hybrid setting. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 5–8 years of relevant experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing (or eligible for admission).
• 5-8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling government contracts matters, including bid protests, Contract Disputes Act matters, internal investigations, regulatory counseling, and federal procurement issues.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related procurement regulations.
• Experience advising clients on government contracting compliance, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of government contracts and federal procurement matters.
• Handle bid protests, Contract Disputes Act claims, and other government contract-related disputes.
• Counsel clients regarding compliance with the FAR and other procurement regulations.
• Conduct and support internal investigations involving government contracting issues.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, agreements, legal memoranda, and related transactional documents.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters affecting government contractors.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex matters involving government, regulatory, and national security considerations.

Skills

Government contracts experience

FAR knowledge

Legal writing

Communication skills

Independent matter management

Large law firm experience

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC.

The role focuses on government contracts, regulatory compliance, federal procurement issues, internal investigations, bid protests, and contract disputes in a hybrid setting. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 5–8 years of relevant experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work