Government Contracts Associate — Transactional Deals in DC

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting is partnering with a leading AmLaw 100 firm to hire a Government Contracts Associate in Washington, DC. The role focuses on transactional work within government procurement and related regulatory oversight.

The candidate will counsel on FAR, compliance, and due diligence, interacting with sophisticated in-house legal teams and clients navigating complex regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of government contracts experience.
• Exposure to M&A due diligence in the government contractor space.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and related regulations.
• Clear, practical judgment when advising business teams.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on government contracts compliance and regulatory strategy.
• Advise on small business size-status issues.
• Navigate domestic preference requirements and supply chain considerations.
• Apply FAR and agency-specific procurement regulations.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Gov contracts experience

M&A due diligence

Job description

Advocates Legal Recruiting is partnering with a leading AmLaw 100 firm to hire a Government Contracts Associate in Washington, DC. The role focuses on transactional work within government procurement and related regulatory oversight.

The candidate will counsel on FAR, compliance, and due diligence, interacting with sophisticated in-house legal teams and clients navigating complex regulatory environments.