GovCon Associate Attorney: High-Impact Federal Matters, DC

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a government contracts attorney to advise on federal procurement matters and lead bid protests in a Washington, DC, on-site setting. You will collaborate with seasoned attorneys and clients on sophisticated transactions and regulatory issues, with significant responsibility early on.

The role emphasizes strong writing, research, and advocacy skills, plus the ability to manage complex matters independently and grow client relationships within a expanding GovCon practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active DC bar license or ability to waive into the DC Bar.
• 2+ years of directly relevant government contracts experience.
• Experience with federal procurement and government contracting matters.
• Experience with bid protests, contract claims, M&A, or small business government contracting issues strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage matters independently.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Cybersecurity, data rights, False Claims Act, investigations, suspension and debarment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise government contractors on sophisticated federal procurement and contracting matters.
• Handle bid protests and government contract claims at various stages of the dispute process.
• Counsel clients regarding small business contracting requirements and related compliance issues.
• Support government contracts aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate subcontracts, teaming agreements, and other transaction agreements.
• Advise clients regarding cybersecurity requirements, data rights, and government contracting compliance.
• Assist with False Claims Act matters, internal investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings.
• Research and analyze complex federal procurement statutes, regulations, and contract requirements.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients to develop practical strategies for government contracting issues.
• Contribute to client relationships and the continued growth of the government contracts practice.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a government contracts attorney to advise on federal procurement matters and lead bid protests in a Washington, DC, on-site setting. You will collaborate with seasoned attorneys and clients on sophisticated transactions and regulatory issues, with significant responsibility early on.

The role emphasizes strong writing, research, and advocacy skills, plus the ability to manage complex matters independently and grow client relationships within a expanding GovCon practice.