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Advocates Legal RecruitingPosted 2 months ago

Associate – Government Contracts (Transactional)

$235,000–$310,000 year

On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States

ContractEntry LevelSmall

Job Summary

Counsel clients on government contracts compliance, regulatory strategy, and M&A involving government contractors. Advise on small business size-status issues, domestic preference requirements, and supply chain considerations under FAR and agency-specific procurement regulations. Provide clear, practical judgment when advising business teams on live transactions and interacting with sophisticated in-house legal and compliance groups. Gain early responsibility within a white collar and investigations platform to address both transactional and enforcement risk. Join our AmLaw 100 client's DC team, which regularly advises major contractors, private equity sponsors, and strategic buyers in regulated industries.

Required Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of government contracts experience
  • Exposure to M&A due diligence in the government contractor space
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR and related regulations
  • Clear, practical judgment when advising business teams
  • Comfortable advising on live transactions
  • Comfortable interacting with sophisticated in-house legal and compliance teams

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