National Security & Government Contracts Associate

MDS Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC. Hybrid work model.

You will advise on government contracts, bid protests, and regulatory compliance, while handling complex matters with a collaborative team. Required 5–8 years of government contracts experience, DC Bar in good standing, and a JD from a top-tier law school.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing (or eligible for admission).
• 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience.
• Experience handling government contracts matters, including bid protests, CA/Contract Disputes Act matters, internal investigations, regulatory counseling, and federal procurement issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of government contracts and federal procurement matters.
• Handle bid protests, Contract Disputes Act claims, and other government contract-related disputes.
• Counsel clients on compliance with FAR and related procurement regulations.
• Conduct and support internal investigations involving government contracting issues.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda, and related documents.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters for government contractors.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex government, regulatory, and national security matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC. Hybrid work model.

You will advise on government contracts, bid protests, and regulatory compliance, while handling complex matters with a collaborative team. Required 5–8 years of government contracts experience, DC Bar in good standing, and a JD from a top-tier law school.