Government Contracts Attorney

LeoForce; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

100% employer-paid health and dental

Dependent coverage

Firm-sponsored perks and programs

Job summary

Unknown law firm is seeking a Government Contracts Attorney with 3–5 years of litigation experience to support its government contracts practice in San Francisco. The role involves advising and representing clients on complex federal contracting matters and exposure to related practice areas as interests align.

The candidate should have an active bar admission (DC/VA/MD/CA), a strong academic background, excellent writing, analytical skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in government contracts.
• Active bar admission in at least one of the following: District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, California.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters involving government contracts, including bid protests, contract claims and performance disputes, terminations (default and convenience).
• Provide counsel on federal regulatory compliance and contracting requirements.
• Advise on and assist with matters involving False Claims Act issues, organizational conflicts of interest (OCI), procurement integrity and ethics regulations.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and case strategy analysis.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups as needed.
• Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Organizational abilities

Teamwork

Job description

Government Contracts Attorney

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $195,000 - $210,000 per year

Job Details

Position Overview

A midsize law firm is seeking a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to support its Government Contracts practice. This role focuses on advising and representing clients on complex federal contracting matters, while also offering exposure to other practice areas as interests align.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters involving government contracts, including:
• Bid protests
• Contract claims and performance disputes
• Terminations (default and convenience)
• Provide counsel on federal regulatory compliance and contracting requirements
• Advise on and assist with matters involving:
  • False Claims Act issues
  • Organizational conflicts of interest (OCI)
  • Procurement integrity and ethics regulations
• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and case strategy analysis
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups as needed
• Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in government contracts
• Active bar admission in at least one of the following: District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, California
• Strong academic background
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities

Billable Expectations

• 1,800 annual billable hours
• 200 non-billable hours required
• Credit toward billable target includes:
  • Up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work
  • Up to 25 hours of approved diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

A bit about us

A well-established midsize law firm focused on delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice, known for its collaborative culture and strong government contracts practice.

Why join us

• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Early and ongoing client interaction
• Opportunity to explore additional practice areas
• Clear pathway for long-term advancement, including potential partnership
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including: 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for employees. Partial dependent coverage
• Additional firm-sponsored perks and programs