Hybrid Government Contracts & National Security Associate

Your Talent Team; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Talent Team is assisting a leading international law firm in Washington, DC, seeking an Associate Attorney for the Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group. This hybrid role focuses on government contracts, regulatory compliance, federal procurement issues, internal investigations, bid protests and contract disputes.

Candidates should have 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and DC bar admission in good standing.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC in good standing (or eligible).
• 5-8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience.
• Experience handling government contracts matters including bid protests and Contract Disputes Act.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Experience advising on government contracting compliance, investigations and dispute resolution.
• Excellent legal writing, research and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on government contracts and federal procurement matters.
• Handle bid protests, Contract Disputes Act claims and related disputes.
• Counsel on FAR compliance and procurement regulations.
• Conduct and support internal investigations involving government contracting issues.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, memoranda and related transactional documents.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory, compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex government matters.

Skills

5-8 years GOVT CONTRACTS

FAR knowledge

Strong writing & research

Team collaboration

Top-tier law school

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Your Talent Team is assisting a leading international law firm in Washington, DC, seeking an Associate Attorney for the Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group. This hybrid role focuses on government contracts, regulatory compliance, federal procurement issues, internal investigations, bid protests and contract disputes.

Candidates should have 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and DC bar admission in good standing.