Attorney - Government Contracts-Full Time
Location: Los Angeles CA 90025
What you will be doing:
- Joining a national Government Contracts Team
- Working closely with a Chambers-USA nationally-rated government contracts partner and a 2023 Law360 MVP in Government Contracts
- Handling a broad variety of high-profile matters for clients including litigation investigations compliance and counseling work
- Litigating before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Representing clients in False Claims Act investigations and litigation
- Defending individuals and small-to-large contractors facing the threat of Government-wide suspension and debarment
- Assisting clients in developing and/or enhancing values-based ethics and compliance programs
- Counseling clients on the terms of their government contracts and subcontracts
- Representing clients in contract disputes
- Participating in business development activities such as meeting with partners in other offices throughout country client pitches industry presentations writing articles and alerts
Experience you will need:
- 3-6 years of experience
- Strong research analysis communication and writing skills
- A solutions-oriented mindset with innovative and creative problem solving
- Law firm experience with a Chambers-rated government contracts practice is preferred
- Experience as a judicial clerk for the U.S. Court of Federal Claims preferred
- Academic training in government contracts law is preferred
- Must be admitted to practice law in the state of California
- 3-6 years of focused government contracts experience representing government contractors against the U.S. Government within an AmLaw 100 law firm Chambers-rated government contracts practice
- Significant bid protest experience drafting pleadings deep familiarity with protest grounds and case law and bid protest procedure at COFC (and to a lesser extent GAO)
- Significant experience counseling under FAR/DFARS (for example BAA/TAA compliance small business rules competition requirements mandatory disclosure etc.)
- Some experience with internal and government investigations False Claims Act litigation and/or suspension/debarment
- Some experience with developing and/or enhancing ethics and compliance programs to meet/exceed FAR 52.203-13 requirements and best practices
- Openness to travel
Top Reasons to work with our client:
- Prestigious Firm: Join a highly respected national law firm known for excellence!
- Diverse Practice Areas: Work in a wide range of legal fields including litigation corporate law and IP!
- Professional Development: Access robust training mentoring and CLE programs1
- Innovative Solutions: Handle cutting-edge legal issues with innovative approaches!
- Collaborative Environment: Enjoy a supportive work culture fostering teamwork!
- Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive salary and comprehensive benefits!
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements and generous PTO!
- Commitment to Diversity: Be part of a firm dedicated to diversity and inclusion!
- Pro Bono Opportunities: Participate in meaningful pro bono work!
- Career Advancement: Clear paths for career growth and leadership opportunities!