Senior Government Contracts & Bid Protests Attorney

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Bonus potential

Mentoring and professional growth

Job summary

Confidential Employer's government contracts practice seeks a seasoned attorney with 6+ years of government contracts law experience to counsel federal procurements and bid protests.

You will represent government contractors before GAO, Court of Federal Claims, and other venues, advise on FAR compliance and SBA programs, and draft teaming and subcontract agreements, while mentoring junior lawyers in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active DC Bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 6+ years of government contracts law experience.
• Experience with either REAs, CDA claims and appeals; OR two SBA small business programs (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone).
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent government contractors in bid protests before the GAO, Court of Federal Claims, and other forums.
• Advise clients on federal procurement laws, regulations, and compliance matters.
• Handle REAs, CDA claims and appeals, and contract performance issues.
• Draft and negotiate teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, and related government contracts documents.
• Counsel clients on FAR compliance, procurement regulations, and risk management strategies.
• Assist with investigations involving procurement matters and the False Claims Act.
• Advise clients on federal small business programs, including 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm to provide strategic legal solutions for government contractors.
• Manage sophisticated matters with increasing autonomy and direct client interaction.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Independent management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active DC Bar admission or eligibility

Tools

REAs & CDA claims

FAR compliance

SBA programs (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone)

Job description

Confidential Employer's government contracts practice seeks a seasoned attorney with 6+ years of government contracts law experience to counsel federal procurements and bid protests.

You will represent government contractors before GAO, Court of Federal Claims, and other venues, advise on FAR compliance and SBA programs, and draft teaming and subcontract agreements, while mentoring junior lawyers in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.