Gov't Contracts & National Security Associate — Hybrid

Job Juncture; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 365,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an Associate Attorney for its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC. This hybrid role offers exposure to complex government contracts matters, regulatory compliance, federal procurement issues, internal investigations, bid protests, and contract disputes.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record and a DC bar in good standing (or eligible).

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Washington, DC Bar in good standing or eligible.
• 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience.
• Strong FAR knowledge and federal procurement experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters with attention to detail.

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 FAR and other applicable 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

Bid protests

FAR knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Internal investigations

Contract disputes

Legal writing

Legal research

Team collaboration

DC bar admission

Education

Top-tier law school JD

DC Bar admission eligible

Job description

Job Juncture seeks an Associate Attorney for its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC. This hybrid role offers exposure to complex government contracts matters, regulatory compliance, federal procurement issues, internal investigations, bid protests, and contract disputes.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record and a DC bar in good standing (or eligible).