Govt Contracts & Nat'l Security Associate – Flexible Hours

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; 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 schedules

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Fertility treatments benefits

Child care

Job summary

An AmLaw 100 firm’s Government Contracts & National Security Practice in Washington, D.C. is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its team.

The role focuses on bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and complex transactional matters involving federal funding and national security concerns, with opportunities across aerospace, defense, and technology sectors. Applicants should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, 3+ years of government contracts

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive experience in government contracts law.
• 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.

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-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 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 & collaborative work

Attention to detail

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

An AmLaw 100 firm’s Government Contracts & National Security Practice in Washington, D.C. is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its team.

The role focuses on bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and complex transactional matters involving federal funding and national security concerns, with opportunities across aerospace, defense, and technology sectors. Applicants should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, 3+ years of government contracts