Associate – Government Contracts (Transactional)

Advocates Legal Recruiting

Washington, District of Columbia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Risk
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
POSTED
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ASSOCIATE – GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS (2–5 YEARS)<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Government Contracts Associate | Transactional Focus | DC<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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A leading firm in this space is seeking a 2nd–5th year associate to join its Government Contracts team in Washington, DC.<\/span>
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This is a transactional and regulatory role advising sophisticated contractors and investors navigating federal procurement rules.<\/span>
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The Role<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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You will counsel clients on:<\/span>
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• Government contracts compliance and regulatory strategy<\/span>
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• M&A involving government contractors<\/span>
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• Small business size -status issues<\/span>
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• Domestic preference requirements and supply chain considerations<\/span>
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• FAR and agency -specific procurement regulations<\/span>
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The practice sits within a broader white collar and investigations platform, giving you visibility into both transactional and enforcement risk.<\/span>
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Candidate Profile<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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• 2–5 years of government contracts experience<\/span>
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• Exposure to M&A due diligence in the government contractor space<\/span>
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• Strong working knowledge of FAR and related regulations<\/span>
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• Clear, practical judgment when advising business teams<\/span>
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You should be comfortable advising on live transactions and interacting with sophisticated in -house legal and compliance teams.<\/span>
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Why This Role<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Our AmLaw 100 client has a strong presence in DC and regularly advises major contractors, private equity sponsors, and strategic buyers in regulated industries.<\/span>
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You will gain early responsibility and hands -on exposure to deals where government contracts issues drive valuation and structure.<\/span>
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For associates who want to be more than a regulatory footnote in a transaction, this platform gives you a seat at the table.<\/span>
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Confidential Inquiries<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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If this describes your background, <\/span><\/span>Click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially:<\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span>
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