Government Contract Attorney - Senior Associate / Counsel

Government Contracts Associate / Senior Associate / Counsel / Senior Counsel

Location: Philadelphia, PA | Washington, DC Preferred

Practice Areas: Government Contracts • Federal Procurement • Bid Protests • FAR • DFARS • CDA Claims • REAs • Suspension & Debarment • OCI • Small Business Contracting • Federal Subcontracting • GovCon Compliance • Government Contracts Litigation • Procurement Law

Our client, a nationally recognized and Chambers-ranked Government Contracts practice, is seeking a talented Government Contracts Attorney to join its growing team. Opportunities are available for attorneys with approximately 5 years of experience, with title and compensation commensurate with experience, credentials, and demonstrated expertise.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated federal government contracting matters for leading contractors across a broad range of industries, including defense, aerospace, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, life sciences, and technology. The ideal candidate will be interested in long-term career growth and partnership potential within a collaborative and entrepreneurial practice.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will advise government contractors on a wide range of federal procurement matters, regulatory compliance issues, contract disputes, and strategic business considerations. Attorneys will have significant client interaction, opportunities for thought leadership, and involvement in business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on federal procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS compliance.
• Handle bid protests before the GAO, Court of Federal Claims, and agency-level forums.
• Draft and prosecute Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and Contract Disputes Act (CDA) claims.
• Represent clients in CDA litigation and contract dispute matters.
• Advise on subcontracting issues, flow-down requirements, compliance obligations, and related disputes.
• Counsel clients regarding organizational conflicts of interest (OCI), suspension and debarment matters, and contractor responsibility issues.
• Advise on multiple-award contract vehicles, task-order competitions, and procurement strategy.
• Provide guidance on small business contracting issues, SBA regulations, mentor-protégé programs, and socioeconomic set-aside programs.
• Draft and negotiate teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, joint ventures, and other government contracting-related agreements.
• Collaborate with corporate and transactional attorneys on government contracts aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Contribute to client alerts, publications, presentations, webinars, and other thought leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, or eligibility for admission.
• Minimum 5 years of federal government contracts experience.
• Prior law firm government contracts experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Bid Protests
• FAR and DFARS Compliance
• REAs and CDA Claims
• Federal Procurement Regulations
• Subcontracting Compliance
• Small Business Contracting
• Suspension & Debarment
• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
• Government Contract Disputes
• Multiple Award Contracts

Preferred Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus:

• Government Contracts Mergers & Acquisitions
• Aerospace & Defense
• Infrastructure & Construction
• Manufacturing
• Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Industries
• Technology Contracting
• National Security Procurement

Ideal Candidate Profile will possess:

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent judgment and client counseling abilities.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Interest in business development and long-term practice growth.
• Desire to progress toward partnership.