National Security & Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Eden Capital Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Profit-sharing

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Professional development resources

Job summary

This national law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Government Contracts & National Security practice. The role covers bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and transactional matters involving federal funding and national security concerns.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier school, DC Bar admission, and 3+ years in government contracts with strong writing and analytical skills, able to work independently and with teams in a

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics.
• Active DC Bar Admission in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive government contracts experience.
• Experience or interest in litigation, investigations, or regulatory counseling.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or transactional matters involving government contractors is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Government contracts law

Litigation & investigations

Mergers & acquisitions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

DC Bar Admission

Job description

This national law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Government Contracts & National Security practice. The role covers bid protests, investigations, regulatory counseling, and transactional matters involving federal funding and national security concerns.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier school, DC Bar admission, and 3+ years in government contracts with strong writing and analytical skills, able to work independently and with teams in a