Transportation Associate Attorney

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 195,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)

Flexible compensation model

Excellent pro bono reputation

International reach

Attorney development opportunities

Strong client contact opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, an Am Law 100 firm based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Transportation Associate Attorney in D.C. This role involves working on highly regulated industries, government contracts, healthcare, and complex litigation.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture, attorney development, and a flexible compensation model. Salary ranges from $195,000 to $300,000 per year, with a hybrid schedule and significant opportunities for client interaction.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of law firm experience.
• Background in transportation, aviation, infrastructure, construction, project development, government contracts, environmental, or regulatory matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Experience interacting with governmental agencies or regulated industries is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials and written/verbal communication skills required.
• D.C. Bar

Skills

Law firm experience (3-5 years)

Transportation/regulatory matters

Strong drafting and negotiation

Client counseling skills

Education

D.C. Bar

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Transportation Associate Attorney in D.C.

Salary: $195,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us:

is one of those firms that tends to fly slightly under the radar compared to some of the traditional New York-centric AmLaw giants, but among attorneys who practice in highly regulated industries, government-facing sectors, and complex litigation, it carries a tremendous amount of respect. Founded in Washington, D.C. and now an Am Law 100 firm, this frim has grown into an international platform with offices throughout the United States, Europe, and the Middle East/North Africa region. The firm's reputation was built on helping clients navigate the intersection of law, business, and government. As a result, many of its strongest practice areas revolve around government contracts, healthcare, regulatory enforcement, investigations, cybersecurity, international trade, litigation, intellectual property, and sophisticated financial transactions. One of the unique aspects of this firm is that many of its attorneys and leaders come from government agencies, regulatory bodies, military leadership positions, and high-level policy roles. The firm is particularly well known for its Government Contracts practice, which is widely regarded as one of the strongest in the country and serves as a major differentiator from peer firms. Unlike firms that focus heavily on traditional corporate M&A or commodity litigation work, they often handles matters involving highly regulated industries, federal agencies, national security considerations, healthcare systems, government contractors, and financial institutions facing complex regulatory frameworks. The firm also consistently receives recognition for its pro bono commitment, attorney development programs, diversity initiatives, and collaborative culture. From a recruiting standpoint, many attorneys are attracted to them because it offers sophisticated work comparable to larger international firms while maintaining a reputation for being somewhat more collegial and flexible than many traditional BigLaw environments.

Why join us?

• Am Law 100 platform with international reach
• Particularly dominant in Government Contracts, Regulatory, Healthcare, Investigations, Cybersecurity, and Government-Facing matters
• Significant client contact opportunities
• Strong reputation among federal contractors, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, and regulated industries
• Collaborative culture compared to many peer AmLaw firms
• Significant investment in attorney development
• Excellent pro bono reputation
• Flexible compensation model allowing attorneys to select different billable expectations
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
• Sophisticated matters without requiring attorneys to live in the office 24/7

Attorneys can choose their preferred billable target and corresponding compensation structure.

Compensation Tracks

• 2,000 Hour Track: Starting compensation generally begins around $215,000+.
• 1,900 Hour Track: Starting compensation generally begins around $195,000+.
• Attorneys may choose lower billable expectations with proportionate salary adjustments.

Bonuses

• Additional bonus opportunities available
• Bonus structure is discretionary
• Determined based upon a variety of performance-related factors

Job Details

• 3-5 years of law firm experience
• Background in transportation, aviation, infrastructure, construction, project development, government contracts, environmental, or regulatory matters
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills
• Experience interacting with governmental agencies or regulated industries is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials and written/verbal communication skills required
• D.C. Bar

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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