National Security & Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Zaddy Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC. This hybrid role focuses on advising clients on complex government contracts matters, regulatory compliance, and federal procurement issues.

The candidate will bring 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and DC Bar admission in good standing.

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.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related procurement regulations.
• Experience advising clients on government contracting compliance, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.

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 the 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

Internal investigations

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Large firm experience

Education

JD from top-tier law school

DC Bar admission (active/in good standing)

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Defense, National Security & Government Contracts Practice Group in Washington, DC. This hybrid role focuses on advising clients on complex government contracts matters, regulatory compliance, and federal procurement issues.

The candidate will bring 5–8 years of substantive Government Contracts experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and DC Bar admission in good standing.