Government Contracts Associate – FAR & Procurement

Software Placement Group, SPG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG, is assisting a leading international law firm in Washington, DC, in recruiting an Associate Attorney for its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group. The role focuses on complex federal procurement matters, bid protests, and regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on compliance with FAR provisions, and work on internal investigations while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a high-stakes environment.

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 the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters while maintaining exceptional 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 the 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

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiations

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

FAR knowledge

Job description

Software Placement Group, SPG, is assisting a leading international law firm in Washington, DC, in recruiting an Associate Attorney for its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group. The role focuses on complex federal procurement matters, bid protests, and regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on compliance with FAR provisions, and work on internal investigations while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a high-stakes environment.