Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Government Contracts Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Washington, D.C.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of government contracts experience to join a nationally recognized Government Contracts practice. The team advises contractors across all phases of the federal procurement lifecycle, including regulatory compliance, bid protests, contract disputes, investigations, and government contracts transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related agency supplements.

• Represent clients in bid protests before government agencies and tribunals.

• Counsel clients on federal grant compliance and related regulatory requirements.

• Advise on government contracts compliance, procurement strategies, and risk management.

• Draft and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and joint venture agreements.

• Support mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors, including government contracts due diligence.

• Assist with government contracts litigation and investigations, including Contract Disputes Act (CDA) claims, False Claims Act (FCA) matters, whistleblower claims, and prime-subcontractor disputes.

• Collaborate with clients on complex procurement, compliance, and transactional matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in, or eligibility for admission to, the District of Columbia Bar.

• 3-5 years of government contracts experience at a law firm, government contracts boutique, or government agency.

• Significant experience with bid protests and counseling clients on FAR compliance.

• Experience advising clients on federal grant compliance.

• Experience with government contracts litigation, investigations, and transactional matters is preferred.

• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and client counseling skills.

• Excellent academic credentials and the ability to manage sophisticated matters in a collaborative environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus