Government Contracts Associate

Job Overview

A prominent law firm seeks an experienced and proactive Government Contracts Associate Attorney to join its Chambers-ranked Government Contracts group. This role involves engaging in sophisticated legal work in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for career advancement and client development.

Location

• Wilmington, DE

Duties

• Handle bid protests and related litigation matters.
• Provide counsel on cybersecurity and compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Draft and analyze Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA).
• Represent clients in federal subcontracting matters, including dispute resolution and flow-down compliance.
• Address issues involving multiple award contracts and small business procurement.
• Work with industries such as aerospace/defense, infrastructure/construction, life sciences/pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.
• Independently manage specific projects and collaborate on broader team efforts.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including written articles and oral presentations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in government contracts law, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Proven expertise in bid protests, FAR/DFARS compliance, and claims-related counseling and litigation.
• Experience in advising on subcontracting and small business procurement issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently and effectively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar is highly preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and legal writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Capacity to handle complex litigation and transactional matters.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for partnership and professional growth.
• Exposure to diverse industries and sophisticated legal matters.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.