National Security & Government Contracts Associate

Job Juncture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Health advocates

Flex-time

Adoption reimbursement

Fertility treatments

Full-time child care

Job summary

AmLaw 100 Firm in Washington, DC seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Government Contracts & National Security practice. You will work on bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and complex transactional matters involving federal funding and national security concerns.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of government contracts experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and DC bar admission in good standing. Large-firm experience preferred. Relocation assistance not available.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive government contracts experience.
• Demonstrated experience in government contracts, including litigation, investigations, or regulatory counseling.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills; able to manage complex legal issues.
• 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 experience valued; court experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of government contracts matters, including bid protests, litigation, and investigations.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal procurement regulations and national security-related laws.
• Support transactional matters involving government contractors, including diligence and regulatory approvals.
• Assist in negotiating complex agreements with government agencies (OTAs, CRADAs, TIAs).
• Counsel clients on federal funding programs and related statutes (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address regulatory, transactional, and enforcement risks.

Skills

Government contracts

Litigation

Regulatory counseling

M&A due diligence

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm in Washington, DC seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Government Contracts & National Security practice. You will work on bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and complex transactional matters involving federal funding and national security concerns.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of government contracts experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and DC bar admission in good standing. Large-firm experience preferred. Relocation assistance not available.