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Government Contracts Associate — Washington, DC

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Mid-level government contracts associate role in a Washington, DC office of a national law firm. The team advises commercial and public‑sector clients on federal procurement, grant compliance, and related regulatory matters.

Work will focus on bid protests and FAR counseling, with opportunities to handle government contracts litigation, investigations, and transactional due diligence. The role involves drafting and negotiating government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and joint venture documents.

  • 3–5 years' experience in government contracts at a large, mid‑sized, or specialist firm, or in government roles handling procurement matters
  • Substantive experience with bid protests and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements
  • Experience counseling clients on federal grant compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Preferred: federal court litigation, government contracts investigations (e.g., CDA, FCA/whistleblower matters), and transactional due diligence on government contracts M&A
  • Barred in the District of Columbia or eligible to waive in upon start date

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