Government Contract Attorney

F. D. R. Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

F. D. R. Consulting seeks a Government Contract Attorney in Washington, D.C. to advise clients on federal, state, and local procurement laws, and draft, review, and negotiate government contracts.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, strong writing and analytical abilities, and collaboration with clients, government officials, and internal teams. This is a full-time, on-site position based in DC.

Qualifications

• Experience in Government Contracts law, including bid protest work and FAR issues.
• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Bar admission in DC or eligibility to waive into the DC bar.
• Strong writing, analytical, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal, state, and local government procurement laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate government contracts and related documents.
• Assess compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and agency requirements.
• Research legal issues and prepare memoranda and opinions for clients.
• Support clients in bid protests, claims, and disputes arising from public sector contracts.

Skills

Government Contracts

Bid Protests

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Education

JD

Job description

Company Description F. D. R. Consulting is part of FDR Consulting Group, which has over 20 years of experience placing individual attorneys, practice groups, and supporting law firm and corporate mergers. The firm focuses on matching legal professionals with roles that align with their skills, interests, and long-term career goals. F. D. R. Consulting works closely with clients and candidates to understand specific practice needs, culture, and growth plans.

Role Description The Government Contract Attorney will have 4+ years of experience and be responsible for advising clients on federal, state, and local government procurement laws and regulations in a full-time, on-site role based in Washington, D.C. Candidates will participate in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts and related documents, as well as assessing compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and agency requirements. The attorney will research legal issues, prepare memoranda and opinions, and support clients in bid protests, claims, and disputes arising out of public sector contracts. Attorney will have regular communication with clients, government officials, and internal stakeholders to provide clear guidance on risk, strategy, and contract performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Government Contracts law, including, bid protest work, the Contract Disputes Act, internal investigations, counseling, and Federal procurement issues involving the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”).
• Juris Doctor.
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or eligible to waive into the DC bar.
• Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.