Govt Contracts & National Security Associate

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

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.