Government Contracts Attorney/Associate

Offit Kurman; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman is seeking an attorney to join its Government Contracting Practice Group. The attorney will advise government contractors on federal contracts, handle contract drafting and negotiation with subcontractors, and counsel on claims and bid protests.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of government contracts experience, with prior work in construction-related projects preferred. The hire will be based in our Maryland or Virginia offices (Bethesda, Columbia, Timonium, Frederick or Tysons

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of government contracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise government contractors on contracts with federal agencies, including compliance and regulatory issues.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers on government contracts.
• Counsel clients on claims and disputes involving government contracts, including preparing and prosecuting requests for equitable adjustment and claims.
• Assist clients with bid protests.

Skills

Government contracts

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Dispute resolution

Job description

Offit Kurman is looking to hire an attorney to work in our Government Contracting Practice Group.

Attorney would be responsible for: Advising government contractors regarding their contracts with federal agencies, including, but not limited to, compliance and regulatory issues; drafting and negotiating contracts with subcontractors and suppliers performing on government contracts; counseling clients on claims and disputes involving government contracts, including preparing and prosecuting requests for equitable adjustment and claims; and assisting clients with bid protests.

Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of government contracts experience.

While we work in a wide range of industries, prior work involving the construction industry is preferred.

Person hired can work at any of our offices in Maryland or Virginia (Bethesda, Columbia, Timonium, Frederick or Tysons Corner)