Government Contracts Attorney

Berenzweig Leonard, LLP; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Hybrid remote work

Strong commitment to work-life balance

Job summary

Berenzweig Leonard, LLP, a prestigious law firm in Tysons, Virginia, is seeking a Government Contracts Attorney with a minimum of four years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work on sophisticated federal contracting matters, including bid protests and FAR compliance, in a collaborative environment.

The position provides a base salary range of $175,000 – $200,000 and emphasizes work-life balance along with hybrid remote work options.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of government contracts experience.
• Active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal contracting matters.
• Engage in bid protests, claims, and FAR compliance.
• Collaborate across all practice areas of the firm.

Skills

Government contracts experience

Familiarity with FAR and DFARS

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Team-oriented

Job description

Established and highly regarded Tysons, Virginia based law firm seeks a Government Contracts Attorney with four or more years of relevant experience to join its growing government contracts practice. Associate, senior associate, and counsel roles are available, commensurate with experience. The firm advises clients on a broad range of federal contracting matters, including bid protests and claims, FAR compliance, subcontracting and teaming issues, joint venture agreements, and small business federal procurement programs. Candidates must have bid protest experience and knowledge of the FAR. Prior experience with contract claims, prime/subcontractor negotiations and disputes, joint ventures, M&A, and the federal small business programs are strong pluses.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters with direct client interaction in a collegial and collaborative environment. The firm provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, hybrid remote work, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. The base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $200,000, based on experience.

Although the attorney will primarily support the government contracts team, the firm’s collaborative structure requires engagement across all practice areas.

Requirements:

• Four or more years of government contracts experience.
• Familiarity with the FAR and DFARS.
• Experience with subcontracts and teaming issues, contract claims, M&A, and the federal small business programs are a strong pluses.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and develop subject matter expertise.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction; if not admitted to the Virginia Bar, willingness to seek Virginia admission.

If you are interested in a working a collaborative and supportive environment, send your cover letter and resume [e-mail] .