Senior Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Recruiter

McLean, VA

Senior Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Attorney

13-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in McLean seeks a Senior Government Contracts Associate Attorney with a minimum of $400-500k in portables to handle diverse government contract issues, including bid protests, claims litigation, investigations, compliance counseling, and M&A due diligence. The ideal candidate should possess 16 years of experience in a law firm's government contracts practice or equivalent experience in procurement-related issues, such as through a clerkship with the US Court of Federal Claims or Boards of Contract Appeals. Admission to the State Bar and direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience is essential.

Duties:
• Manage various government contract issues, including bid protests, claims litigation, investigations, compliance counseling, and M&A due diligence.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on government contract matters.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and compliance documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on complex government contract matters.

Requirements:
• 16 years of experience in a law firm's government contracts practice or equivalent experience handling procurement-related issues for a Federal agency or through a clerkship with the US Court of Federal Claims or Boards of Contract Appeals.
• . degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar.
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience.

Education:
• . degree from an accredited law school.
• Law school coursework related to Government Contracts is preferred.

Certifications:
Admission to the State Bar.

Skills:
• Demonstrated interest in and experience with government contracts.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in handling complex government contract issues.