Government Contracts Attorney

Lateral Link; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading legal recruiting firm is seeking a Government Contracts Associate to join a reputable AmLaw50 firm in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising on government procurement regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong academic backgrounds and experience in transactional work rather than litigation. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team working on varied projects in government contracts, with a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience providing advice on FAR, DFARS, and agency regulations.
• Background in due diligence for M&A and Investment Funds.
• Experience with internal investigations and the False Claims Act.
• Interest in national security and experience with federal grants.

Responsibilities

• Join a government contracts group with cross-practice work.
• Contribute to varied and interesting projects.
• Work within a dedicated team focused on transactional skills.

Skills

Government Contracts regulations expertise

Due diligence

Internal investigations

Interest in national security

Education

Stellar academic credentials

Comparable law firm experience

Due diligence (M&A/Investment Funds)

Transactional skills

National security interest

Job description

Managing Director & Regional Leader for the Northeast Markets at Lateral Link

Lateral Link is assisting a repeat client and reputable AmLaw50 firm with a new unposted search for a Government Contracts Associate or Counsel to join the team.

This renown Government Contracts practice seeks an associate with experience providing advice and counseling on FAR, DFARS, and other agency procurement and financial assistance regulations.

A background in due diligence in connection with M&A and Investment Funds transactions is a plus. Experience with internal investigations, the False Claims Act and/or an interest in national security would also be helpful, as would experience with federal grants.

Stellar academic credentials and comparable law firm experience required.

The group is more interested in an associate with transactional skills than litigation skills. They do not do a lot of litigation work or bid protests.

This is an opportunity to join a government contracts group that does a lot of cross-practice work with the Corporate, Funds, and Trade groups. The work is really varied and interesting, composed of a tight knit dedicated team.

For immediate consideration, please apply through this posting or email your resume to [e-mail]

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave