National Security & Government Contracts Associate

Accounting Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

The firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC. Hybrid work arrangement with a focus on complex government contracts matters, including bid protests and internal investigations.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, an active DC bar admission, and 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience, with strong writing and analytical abilities and the ability to work collaboratively in

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an 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, 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 regarding compliance with FAR and other applicable procurement regulations.
• Conduct and support internal investigations involving government contracting issues.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, agreements, legal memoranda, and related transactional documents.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters affecting government contractors.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex matters involving government, regulatory, and national security considerations.

Skills

Government Contracts

Bid Protests

FAR Knowledge

Legal Writing

Team Collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

The firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC. Hybrid work arrangement with a focus on complex government contracts matters, including bid protests and internal investigations.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, an active DC bar admission, and 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience, with strong writing and analytical abilities and the ability to work collaboratively in