Senior Government Contracts Attorney – M&A & National Security

Direct Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks an experienced Government Contracts Senior Associate to join its Washington, DC office. This role focuses on advising clients on government contracts, regulatory compliance, and strategic risk in a leading Am Law environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of government contracts experience, with a strong background in transactional counseling, DCSA clearances, FOCI analyses, and federal procurement regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of government contracts experience with transactional and regulatory counseling.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions involving government contractors.
• Knowledge of DCSA facility clearances and FOCI analyses.
• Strong knowledge of federal procurement regulations and cybersecurity compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on government contracts and regulatory compliance matters.
• Support M&A transactions involving government contractors, including due diligence and risk assessment.
• Counsel on DCSA facility clearances and FOCI analyses.
• Advise on federal procurement regulations, SBIR/STTR and cyber compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, and teaming agreements.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

DC bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Direct Counsel seeks an experienced Government Contracts Senior Associate to join its Washington, DC office. This role focuses on advising clients on government contracts, regulatory compliance, and strategic risk in a leading Am Law environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of government contracts experience, with a strong background in transactional counseling, DCSA clearances, FOCI analyses, and federal procurement regulations.