Associate – Government Contracts (Transactional)

Advocates Legal Recruiting
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

ASSOCIATE – GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS (2–5 YEARS)
(Washington, DC)

Government Contracts Associate | Transactional Focus | DC

A leading firm in this space is seeking a 2nd–5th year associate to join its Government Contracts team in Washington, DC.

This is a transactional and regulatory role advising sophisticated contractors and investors navigating federal procurement rules.

The Role

You will counsel clients on:

  • Government contracts compliance and regulatory strategy
  • M&A involving government contractors
  • Small business size-status issues
  • Domestic preference requirements and supply chain considerations
  • FAR and agency-specific procurement regulations

The practice sits within a broader white collar and investigations platform, giving you visibility into both transactional and enforcement risk.

Candidate Profile

  • 2–5 years of government contracts experience
  • Exposure to M&A due diligence in the government contractor space
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR and related regulations
  • Clear, practical judgment when advising business teams

You should be comfortable advising on live transactions and interacting with sophisticated in-house legal and compliance teams.

Why This Role

Our AmLaw 100 client has a strong presence in DC and regularly advises major contractors, private equity sponsors, and strategic buyers in regulated industries.

You will gain early responsibility and hands-on exposure to deals where government contracts issues drive valuation and structure.

For associates who want to be more than a regulatory footnote in a transaction, this platform gives you a seat at the table.

Confidential Inquiries

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Skills

  • Due Diligenceunmatched
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)unmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Small Businessunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched

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