Government Contracts and Grants Associate — National Security

Job overview

The Government Contracts and Grants Associate role is onsite in Washington, DC, with compensation of $260,000–$365,000 per year. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an associate for its National Security practice. The associate advises clients on government contracts and grants, including compliance, administration, and negotiations. The role also supports transactions involving government contracts and collaborates with attorneys handling related national security matters.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on government contracts and grants, terms, compliance, and administration
• negotiate prime and subcontracts, teaming agreements, and related arrangements
• advise on OTAs, SBA/SBIR rules, GSA/FSS programs, and financial assistance agreements
• support M&A and financing transactions, due diligence, and novations
• advise deal teams, clients, and investors
• collaborate on foreign investment, export controls, sanctions, FCC, FAA, and related national security matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

government contracts associate

washington dc

direct counsel

full-time

$260k–$365k/year

national security

government contracts

grants

m&a

j.d.

active bar admission

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3–5 years of government contracts and grants experience, experience with OTAs, SBA/SBIR rules, GSA/FSS programs, and financial assistance agreements, a J.D., and active bar admission in good standing.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.