Mid-Level Government Contracts Associate

DLA Piper; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Government Contracts associate in Washington, DC to handle bid protests, claims litigation, investigations, compliance counseling, and due diligence in M&A matters involving government contracts.

Candidates should have demonstrated interest and experience in Government Contracts, with preference for a lead associate on related matters. Travel may be required; the role offers a hybrid in-office arrangement with some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Interest and experience in Government Contracts.
• Experience as lead associate on government contract litigation, diligence, or investigations.
• Law school coursework related to Government Contracts preferred.
• Clerkship with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Federal Circuit, or Boards of Contract Appeals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle Government Contract issues including bid protests and claims litigation.
• Perform investigations and compliance counseling.
• Conduct due diligence for M&A matters involving government contracts.

Skills

Lead government contracts litigation

Education

Law school coursework in Government Contracts

Job description

Overview

• The role involves handling an array of Government Contract issues, including bid protests and claims litigation, investigations, compliance counseling, and M&A due diligence in matters involving government contracts.
• Candidates must have demonstrated interest and experience in Government Contracts.
• The ideal candidate would have experience serving as a lead associate on government contract litigation, diligence, and/or investigation matters.
• Preferred qualifications include law school coursework related to Government Contracts and/or a clerkship with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Federal Circuit, or Boards of Contract Appeals.
• The position may involve occasional domestic and international travel.
• The work environment is hybrid, requiring regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home.