Govt Contracts & National Security Associate — Flexible Hours

The Recruiting Hive; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA plans

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Professional development resources

Pet insurance

Health advocates

Flexible schedules

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Fertility treatments

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Government Contracts & National Security practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active DC bar, 3+ years in government contracts, and strong research and writing skills.

Experience with mergers or transactional matters involving government contractors is a plus. Responsibilities include handling bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and compliance with federal

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, D.C., in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive government contracts experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• 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 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 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 (M&A diligence, regulatory approvals).
• Assist in negotiating complex agreements with government agencies (OTAs, CRADAs, TIAs).
• Counsel on federal funding programs and compliance with relevant statutes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address regulatory, transactional, and enforcement risks.

Skills

JD from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission (DC)

3+ years government contracts

Strong research, writing, analytical

Independent and collaborative work

Mergers/transactions involving gov'ts

Judicial clerkship (Fed. Circuit/Court

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Government Contracts & National Security practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active DC bar, 3+ years in government contracts, and strong research and writing skills.

Experience with mergers or transactional matters involving government contractors is a plus. Responsibilities include handling bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and compliance with federal