Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Washington D.C., Washington
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $190,000.00 - $260,000.00 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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington D.C., Washington

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Business Lawunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Federal Contractsunmatched
    • Federal Governmentunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Government Contractsunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Small Businessunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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