National Security & Government Contracts Associate

Your Talent Team; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Professional development resources

Pet insurance

Flex-time

Job summary

Your Talent Team is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Government Contracts & National Security practice in Washington, DC. The role focuses on bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and complex transactional matters involving federal funding and national security concerns.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 3+ years in government contracts, strong writing skills, and the ability to work independently and with teams.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, D.C., in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive experience in government contracts law.
• Experience or interest in government contracts, including litigation, investigations, or regulatory counseling.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills for 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 with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit or the Court of Federal Claims is highly valued.
• Academic coursework in government contracts law is a plus.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Government contracts law

Research & writing

Independent & collaborative work

M&A with government contractors

Due diligence

Regulatory counseling

Education

JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record

Tools

Bar admission in DC

Job description

Your Talent Team is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Government Contracts & National Security practice in Washington, DC. The role focuses on bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and complex transactional matters involving federal funding and national security concerns.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 3+ years in government contracts, strong writing skills, and the ability to work independently and with teams.