Mid-level Government Contracts Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Mid-level Government Contracts Associate Attorney with ideally 3-6 years of focused government contracts experience representing government contractors against the U.S. Government within an AmLaw 100 law firm. The candidate will handle a broad variety of high-profile matters, including litigation, investigations, compliance, and counseling work.

Duties:

• Handle a broad variety of high-profile matters, including litigation, investigations, compliance, and counseling work
• Conduct legal research and analysis on government contracts laws and regulations
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents related to bid protests and contract disputes
• Provide legal counsel and representation to government contractors
• Assist with internal and government investigations, False Claims Act litigation, and suspension/debarment matters
• Develop and enhance ethics and compliance programs to meet/exceed FAR 52.203-13 requirements and best practices
• Counsel clients on FAR/DFARS compliance, including BAA/TAA compliance, small business rules, competition requirements, and mandatory disclosure
• Represent clients in bid protest proceedings, including drafting protest grounds and pleadings
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies and solutions

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of focused government contracts experience
• Admission to practice law in the state of California
• Law firm experience with a Chambers-rated government contracts practice preferred
• Experience as a judicial clerk for the U.S. Court of Federal Claims preferred
• Academic training in government contracts law preferred

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Admission to practice law in the state of California

Skills:

• Strong research, analysis, communication, and writing skills
• Significant bid protest experience and familiarity with protest grounds and case law
• Experience counseling clients under FAR/DFARS
• Familiarity with internal and government investigations, False Claims Act litigation, and suspension/debarment matters
• Ability to develop and enhance ethics and compliance programs
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal work
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong client service orientation

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