Government Contracts Associate

• Practice Area: Government Contracts Federal Compliance Grants and Cross-Border Trade Compliance
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Salary: $280000 - $415000Base Salary commensurate with seniority (4-7 years). This role includes eligibility forperformance-based bonusesin line with competitiveBigLaw compensation standards in the D.C. market.

About the Firm:

Our client is a globally recognized legal enterprise consistently ranked in theAmLaw 50and noted for itselite cross-disciplinary approachto complex regulatory and corporate matters. The firms Washington D.C. presence is celebrated for its deep bench in regulatory complianceGlobal Trade and its comprehensive Government Contracts practice serving as a critical nexus for clients interfacing with federal agencies. They frequently receive high marks fromChambers USAfor their work advising leading contractors in the defense technology and life sciences sectors. The firm cultivates acollaborative environmentthat encourages professional development and provides unparalleled exposure tohigh-stakes transactional due diligenceand compliance counseling.

Job Description:

The successful Associate will be a key contributor to the firmsGovernment Contracts and Grants subspecialty operating at the intersection ofcorporate transactionsandfederal procurement compliance. This role is primarily transactional and advisory focusing on the specialized requirements of companies whose revenue streams involve U.S. government agencies. Core responsibilities include:

• Leadingspecialized due diligenceefforts on behalf of private equity venture capital and corporate clients engaging inM&A activity internal reorganizations or investments in government contractors.
• Analyzing complex federal state and local contractsto identify and mitigate risks related to novations mandatory disclosures and change of control issues.
• Drafting detailed contractual provisions and disclosure schedulesrequired for corporate transactions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Evaluating and advising on the implementation ofrobust corporate ethics and compliance programsuniquely tailored for companies serving government end users.
• Providingstrategic counselon matters concerning internal investigations mandatory reporting and compliance with grant obligations.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from anABA-accredited Law School.
• Admission to theDistrict of Columbia Bar(or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).
• A minimum offour (4) to seven (7) yearsof focused experience in Government Contracts Grants or Procurement Law preferably gained at a peer law firm or relevant federal agency.
• Significant demonstrated expertise intransactional due diligenceand the associatedregulatory compliancespecific to mergers acquisitions and divestitures of government contractors.
• Outstanding analytical rigor communication skills and a proven ability to distill complex regulations into actionable client advice.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience or familiarity withglobal trade regulationsandexport controlregimes (e.g. ITAR EAR) as they intersect with federal contracting.
• Experience advising clients in theDefense Aerospace Technology or Life Sciencessectors.
• An advanced credential such as a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) in Government Procurement Law or a related regulatory field.
• Familiarity with theCFIUS review processconcerning foreign investment in U.S. companies that hold government contracts.

(This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts a writing sample or deal sheets and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.)