National Security & Government Contracts Associate | DC

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level in Washington, DC. The role involves litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional matters for government contractors.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of government contracts or national security law, superb writing, analytical and research skills, and a judicial clerkship or strong academic background in government contracts.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in government contracts or national security law.
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Judicial clerkship or academic background in government contracts preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional matters involving government contractors.
• Assist on bid protests, OTAs, CRADAs, TIAs, and high-stakes audits and enforcement actions.
• Collaborate with partners and clients across government contracts and national security matters.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Research skills

Education

Judicial clerkship or academic background in government contracts

Job description

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level in Washington, DC. The role involves litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional matters for government contractors.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of government contracts or national security law, superb writing, analytical and research skills, and a judicial clerkship or strong academic background in government contracts.