Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level in Washington, DC. The role involves litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional matters for government contractors.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of government contracts or national security law, superb writing, analytical and research skills, and a judicial clerkship or strong academic background in government contracts.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in government contracts or national security law.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Judicial clerkship or academic background in government contracts preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional matters involving government contractors.
• Assist on bid protests, OTAs, CRADAs, TIAs, and high-stakes audits and enforcement actions.
• Collaborate with partners and clients across government contracts and national security matters.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Research skills

Education

Judicial clerkship or academic background in government contracts

Job description

Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/23/2026

Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level | Washington, DC

Confidential search on behalf of an AmLaw 100 firm with a Band 1 government contracts practice.

Our AmLaw 100 client’s Government Contracts & National Security team is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Legal 500. The group advises major defense, aerospace, and technology clients on cutting-edge matters at the intersection of law, policy, and national security.

Role Summary

This associate will work on litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional matters involving government contractors. The group handles bid protests, OTAs, CRADAs, TIAs, and high-stakes audits and enforcement actions.

Candidate Profile

• 3–6 years of experience in government contracts or national security law
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills
• Judicial clerkship or academic background in government contracts preferred
• Licensed or eligible to practice in Washington, DC

Why This Role

This team operates at the center of federal policy, innovation, and enforcement. Attorneys gain exposure to significant matters shaping national security law and the defense sector, within one of the most respected AmLaw 100 platforms.

Salary Range

$260,000–$365,000, commensurate with experience. Hours-based bonus eligibility.