National Security & Government Contracts Associate

Aspire Talent Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading international law firm in Washington, DC, seeks an Associate Attorney for the Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group. HYBRID work arrangement available.

The role focuses on government contracts matters, bid protests, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and contract disputes, with a strong emphasis on FAR knowledge and rigorous writing. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of relevant experience in a large firm.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• Active DC Bar in good standing (or eligible).
• 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience.
• Experience handling government contracts matters including bid protests, Contract Disputes Act matters, internal investigations, and federal procurement issues.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR and related procurement regulations.
• Experience advising clients on government contracting compliance, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Large law firm experience preferred; ability to independently manage complex matters.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Government Contracts

Bid Protests

FAR Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Writing

Research Skills

Team Collaboration

Big Law Experience

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

DC Bar Admission

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm in Washington, DC, seeks an Associate Attorney for the Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group. HYBRID work arrangement available.

The role focuses on government contracts matters, bid protests, regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and contract disputes, with a strong emphasis on FAR knowledge and rigorous writing. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of relevant experience in a large firm.