Senior Government Contracts Associate — Elite Defense

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 100 client in Washington, D.C. seeks a Government Contracts Mid-to-Senior Associate to manage the full lifecycle of government contracts matters, including regulatory compliance, disputes, and high-stakes transactions.

The role involves advising on suspension and debarment, False Claims Act work, and internal investigations, with strong writing and judgment required for sophisticated clients facing exposure.

Qualifications

• JD class years 2018–2020.
• Meaningful experience in government contracts law.
• Background in disputes, investigations, or regulatory counseling preferred.
• Strong writing skills and sound judgment required.

Responsibilities

• Counseling on regulatory compliance and risk management
• Litigating government contracts disputes
• Supporting M&A and corporate transactions involving government contractors
• Advising on suspension and debarment matters
• Handling False Claims Act and internal investigation work

Skills

Government contracts law

Writing skills

Judgment

Education

JD (class of 2018–2020)

Job description

AmLaw 100 client in Washington, D.C. seeks a Government Contracts Mid-to-Senior Associate to manage the full lifecycle of government contracts matters, including regulatory compliance, disputes, and high-stakes transactions.

The role involves advising on suspension and debarment, False Claims Act work, and internal investigations, with strong writing and judgment required for sophisticated clients facing exposure.