Government Contracts & National Security Associate

Accounting Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Flex-time

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Fertility treatments benefits

Child care support

Professional development resources

Full-time and back-up child care

Job summary

An AmLaw 100 law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a talented mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Government Contracts & National Security practice in Washington, D.C.

The team handles high-stakes matters across litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional issues involving federal funding and national security concerns. Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 3+ years in government contracts, and strong research and writing

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, D.C., in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive experience in government contracts law
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in government contracts, including litigation, investigations, or regulatory counseling
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex legal issues
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or transactional matters involving government contractors (plus)
• Judicial clerkship experience with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit or the Court of Federal Claims is highly valued
• Academic training or coursework in government contracts law is a plus
• Large law firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of government contracts matters, including bid protests, litigation, and internal or government-facing investigations
• Advise clients on compliance with federal procurement regulations, grant requirements, and national security-related laws
• Support transactional matters involving government contractors, including M&A diligence and regulatory approvals
• Assist in negotiating complex agreements with government agencies, including OTAs, CRADAs, and TIAs
• Counsel clients on federal funding programs, including compliance with statutes such as the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address regulatory, transactional, and enforcement risks

Skills

Government contracts law

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Mergers & acquisitions experience

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

An AmLaw 100 law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a talented mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Government Contracts & National Security practice in Washington, D.C.

The team handles high-stakes matters across litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional issues involving federal funding and national security concerns. Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 3+ years in government contracts, and strong research and writing