Government Contracts Associate — Elite Firm, Growth Path

BCL Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Pro bono support

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is assisting an elite international law firm in Washington, DC, recruiting a junior to mid-level Associate for the Government Contracts & Public Procurement team. The role covers procurement strategy, bid protests, compliance, and technology licensing on complex government contracts.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of government contracts experience, strong drafting/advocacy skills, excellent academics, and DC Bar eligibility or admission.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of government contracts experience at a leading law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar, or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement strategy, pre-award counselling, and competitive bidding.
• Support bid protests before government agencies and federal courts.
• Handle contract disputes, claims, negotiations, and performance issues.
• Assist with internal investigations and government enforcement matters.
• Counsel on federal/state procurement laws and cybersecurity/compliance obligations.
• Assist with technology licensing and government contracts due diligence.

Skills

Government contracts

Drafting

Analytical

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

BCL Legal Limited is assisting an elite international law firm in Washington, DC, recruiting a junior to mid-level Associate for the Government Contracts & Public Procurement team. The role covers procurement strategy, bid protests, compliance, and technology licensing on complex government contracts.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of government contracts experience, strong drafting/advocacy skills, excellent academics, and DC Bar eligibility or admission.