Government Contracts & National Security Associate Attorney

Mangrum Career Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

FSA/HSA plans

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and parental leave

Commuter benefits

Professional development resources

Pet insurance

Flexible schedules

Compressed work weeks

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Fertility treatments benefits

Full-time and back-up child care

Job summary

Mangrum Career Solutions LLC is seeking a Government Contracts & National Security Associate Attorney for its Washington, D.C. office. This mid-level position focuses on complex matters at a leading AmLaw 100 firm.

The attorney will handle bid protests, investigations, and regulatory counseling, with opportunities in high-stakes transactions for aerospace, defense, and tech clients. Strong writing, research, and analytical skills are essential.

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.
• Academic training or coursework in government contracts law is a plus.
• Large law firm experience preferred.
• Judicial clerkship experience with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit or the Court of Federal Claims is highly valued.

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

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Government contracts law

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS & NATIONAL SECURITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Government Contracts & National Security Practice GroupLocation: Washington, D.C.

A leading AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a talented

mid-level Associate Attorney

to join its highly regarded

Government Contracts & National Security practice in Washington, D.C.

This practice is widely recognized for its

market-leading work across litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory counseling

. The team advises prominent clients in the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors on complex, high-stakes matters, including bid protests, government investigations, and cutting-edge transactional issues involving federal funding and national security concerns.

Candidate ProfileJD

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 lawDemonstrated experience or strong interest in

government contracts, including litigation, investigations, or regulatory counselingStrong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex legal issuesAbility to

work both independently and collaboratively

in a fast-paced environmentExperience with mergers, acquisitions, or transactional matters involving government contractors

(including due diligence, purchase agreements, and novations) is a plusJudicial clerkship experience with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit or the Court of Federal Claims is highly valuedAcademic training or coursework in government contracts law is a plusLarge law firm experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of government contracts matter s, 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 agreementswith 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

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized

Government Contracts & National Security team

at the forefront of issues

impacting global security, innovation, and public policy

. The practice offers exposure to sophisticated, high-value matters that are often closely tied to current geopolitical and economic developments. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative environment, meaningful client interaction, and strong mentorship, providing an excellent platform for professional growth and advancement.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:

• Includes an expected salary range of


• $260,000 – $365,000


• , commensurate with experience,


• bonus


• eligibility, and


• profit-sharing

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; FSA/HSA plans; 401(k) retirement plan; PTO; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; and professional development resources.

Additional Perks:

• Include pet insurance, health advocates, flex-time and compressed work schedules, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility treatments benefits, and full-time and back-up child care, among others.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.