Government Contracts & National Security: High-Impact Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Health advocacy

Flex-time & compressed schedules

Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement

Fertility treatments benefits

Job summary

A leading AmLaw 100 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 role focuses on bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and complex transactional issues involving federal funding and national security concerns.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of government contracts experience, a strong academic record from a top law school, and an active DC Bar license.

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 litigation, investigations, or regulatory counseling
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills; able to manage complex legal issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or transactional matters involving government contractors (due diligence, purchase agreements, novations) 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
• 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

Govt contracts law

Litigation

Regulatory counseling

Legal writing

Independent work

M&A due diligence

Fed Cir/COFC clerkship

Large firm exp.

Education

Top-tier law school JD

Job description

A leading AmLaw 100 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 role focuses on bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and complex transactional issues involving federal funding and national security concerns.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of government contracts experience, a strong academic record from a top law school, and an active DC Bar license.