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Complex Commercial Litigation Associate — Government Contracts, Washington

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Growing Government Contracts team in Washington, D.C. seeks a mid-level commercial litigation associate to handle bid protests, contract claims and disputes, False Claims Act matters, compliance issues, cybersecurity-related procurement work, and government-focused diligence in M&A.

The role involves litigation drafting and advocacy, managing investigations and disputes, and collaborating with cross-practice teams on procurement-related regulatory and transactional matters. The team advises contractors, grant recipients, and other government-facing entities on enforcement risk and dispute resolution strategies.

  • 4–6 years post-qualification experience with significant government-contracts litigation exposure
  • Experience in a law firm or federal agency handling bid protests, claims, FCA matters, or related procurement disputes
  • Excellent legal writing and analytical skills; strong academic record
  • Law school coursework or demonstrated substantive interest in government contracts preferred

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