Mid-Level/Senior Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Mid-Level/Senior Government Contracts Associate Attorney to join the team. The ideal candidate will provide expert counsel to clients on a wide range of government contract matters, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and maximizing opportunities for clients.

Duties:

• Counsel clients on government contracts, including statutes, cases, rules, regulations, and contract clauses at the federal, state, municipal, and tribal levels.
• Draft, review, and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and related documents.
• Represent clients in bid protests, contract disputes, and other government contract-related litigation or alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and provide clients with clear and concise legal opinions on complex government contract issues.
• Advise clients on compliance, including ethics, conflicts of interest, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 5-7 years of experience practicing government contracts law at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar, or eligibility to promptly obtain admission.
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency-specific regulations, and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated experience advising clients on a broad range of government contract issues.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with government investigations and audits related to government contracts.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex legal matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.

Certifications:

• No specific certifications are required, but any relevant certifications in government contracts law or related fields would be beneficial.

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.