Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Pay: $190000.00 - $260000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated and growing government contracts practice handling high-impact matters for businesses operating in the federal marketplace.
• Work on bid protests contract claims small business issues M&A matters and other complex government contracting challenges.
• Gain meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to experienced attorneys and sophisticated clients.
• Expand your experience into cybersecurity data rights False Claims Act matters investigations suspension and debarment and federal procurement transactions.
• Draft and negotiate subcontracts teaming agreements and other transaction agreements while developing a broad GovCon skill set.
• Build your career within a collaborative practice that values initiative strong legal writing and professional growth.
• Receive comprehensive benefits including PTO medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

Location:

Washington DC. This is an on-site opportunity offering regular collaboration with attorneys clients and our growing government contracts team.

Note:

Candidates must be admitted to practice in Washington DC or be eligible to waive into the DC Bar and have 2 years of directly relevant government contracts experience.

About Us

We are an established business law firm representing sophisticated companies and organizations across complex regulatory transactional and litigation matters. Our government contracts attorneys help clients navigate federal procurement requirements disputes investigations transactions and compliance challenges while working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise government contractors on sophisticated federal procurement and contracting matters.
• Handle bid protests and government contract claims at various stages of the dispute process.
• Counsel clients regarding small business contracting requirements and related compliance issues.
• Support government contracts aspects of mergers acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate subcontracts teaming agreements and other transaction agreements.
• Advise clients regarding cybersecurity requirements data rights and government contracting compliance.
• Assist with False Claims Act matters internal investigations and suspension and debarment proceedings.
• Research and analyze complex federal procurement statutes regulations and contract requirements.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients to develop practical strategies for government contracting issues.
• Contribute to client relationships and the continued growth of the government contracts practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active DC bar license or ability to waive into the DC Bar.
• 2 years of directly relevant government contracts experience.
• Experience with federal procurement and government contracting matters.
• Experience with bid protests contract claims M&A or small business government contracting issues strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research writing oral advocacy and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage matters independently.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Cybersecurity data rights False Claims Act investigations suspension and debarment subcontracts teaming agreements or OTA experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work on sophisticated government contracts matters with meaningful responsibility early in your tenure.
• Develop broad experience spanning disputes transactions compliance investigations and federal procurement.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in an established and growing practice.
• Build direct client relationships and strengthen your ability to manage complex matters independently.
• Gain exposure to emerging GovCon issues involving cybersecurity data rights and alternative federal contracting structures.
• Join a team that offers strong long-term professional and business development opportunities.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: DC bar license or ability to waive in. 2 years of government contracts exp

• Required Years as Associate: 2
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 2 to 3 years: $190K to $215K
• 4 years: $215K to $235K
• 5 years: $235K to $260K

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