Government Contracts & National Security Attorney

Sora Resource Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

disability

life insurance

FSA/HSA plans

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

paid parental leave

commuter benefits

professional development resources

pet insurance

health advocates

flex-time and compressed work schedule

adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

fertility treatments benefits

child care support

Job summary

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS & NATIONAL SECURITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY with the leading AmLaw 100 firm in Washington, D.C. joins a premier Government Contracts & National Security practice, handling bid protests, investigations, and transactional matters for aerospace, defense, and technology clients.

Candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar, and 3+ years in government contracts law, with strong research, writing and collaboration skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Experience or interest in government contracts including litigation, investigations or regulatory counseling.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills; able to manage complex issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or transactional matters involving government contractors is a plus.
• 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 investigations.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal procurement regulations, grant requirements, and national security 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 and compliance with statutes like IRA and CHIPS Act.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address regulatory, transactional, and enforcement risks.

Skills

Legal writing

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Due diligence

Team collaboration

M&A with government contractors

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Bar admission in DC

Job description

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS & NATIONAL SECURITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY with the leading AmLaw 100 firm in Washington, D.C. joins a premier Government Contracts & National Security practice, handling bid protests, investigations, and transactional matters for aerospace, defense, and technology clients.

Candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar, and 3+ years in government contracts law, with strong research, writing and collaboration skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.