Government Contracts Attorney

Distinct | North America; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America, a business law firm serving government contractors and private sector clients, seeks an associate with 6-10 years of government contracts experience to handle complex federal procurement and contract disputes.

The role offers a hybrid position in Washington, D.C. with opportunities to represent contractors before CBCA, ASBCA, and the Court of Federal Claims, and to collaborate with a growing Government Contracts Group.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of government contracts experience.
• Admitted to practice in District of Columbia bar or eligible for prompt admission.
• Experience handling complex federal procurement and contract disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on government contracts disputes, contract administration issues, and performance challenges.
• Draft and prosecute REAs and certified claims under the Contract Disputes Act.
• Represent contractors in appeals before the ASBCA, CBCA, and the Court of Federal Claims.
• Conduct legal research, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and hearings.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide business-oriented counseling to clients.
• Contribute to client development and thought leadership efforts.

Skills

Government contracts

Litigation

Contract disputes

Job description

A business law firm serving government contractors and large and small private sector commercial clients is expanding its nationally recognized Government Contracts Group and is seeking an associate with 6-10 years of government contracts experience handling complex federal procurement and contract disputes.

This role offers the opportunity to represent contractors of all sizes in high-stakes matters involving REAs, certified claims, terminations, contract administration disputes, and litigation before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) and the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA), , and U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising federal contractors throughout the dispute lifecycle, from contract performance issues and equitable adjustments through litigation and appeal. Candidates should be comfortable managing matters independently while collaborating closely with a sophisticated and growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on government contracts disputes, contract administration issues, and performance challenges.
• Draft and prosecute Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and certified claims under the Contract Disputes Act.
• Represent contractors in appeals before the ASBCA and CBCA, as well as before the Court of Federal Claims.
• Conduct legal research, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and hearings.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical, business-oriented counseling to clients.
• Contribute to client development and thought leadership efforts.

Applicants will preferably be admitted to practice in -- or eligible for prompt admission into -- the District of Columbia Bar. This is a full-time, hybrid position located in Washington, D.C. (exceptional applicants outside of the immediate area may be considered).