Government Contracts Associate

Moore&VanAllen

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Law Degree required
  • Preferred eligibility for North Carolina Bar admission
  • 1-4 years of relevant legal experience in government contracts
  • Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance
  • Experience with bid protests and government investigations

Responsibilities

  • Support bid protests at GAO and COFC
  • Assist with claims and disputes under the Contract Disputes Act
  • Counsel clients on compliance and disclosure obligations
  • Provide M&A due diligence for government contracts
  • Support internal investigations and white-collar defense

Benefits

  • Multiple health insurance plans including Health Savings Account option
  • Cash Balance Pension Plan or Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Access to Life Insurance and Disability coverage
  • Generous parental leave and vacation pay
  • Relocation reimbursement and bar admission support
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a 1st - 4th year associate to join our firm's growing Government Contracts practice in Washington, D.C. The associate will work on a broad range of government contracts matters spanning both litigation and transactional work. The associate will support bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and agency-level forums, as well as government contracts claims and disputes arising under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), and related proceedings. The associate will also support white-collar defense and government investigations, including False Claims Act (FCA) matters, suspension and debarment proceedings, and internal investigations.

The associate will also counsel government contractor clients on FAR/DFARS compliance, organizational conflicts of interest (OCI), mandatory disclosure obligations, cybersecurity requirements (CMMC, NIST 800-171), and supply chain risk management. The associate will also provide M&A due diligence and transactional support for deals involving government contractors, including analysis of government contract portfolios, novation and change-of-name requirements, assignment of claims issues, and successor liability under government contracts.

Lateral Recruiting Contact: Kendra Abercrombie ([email protected])

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Law Degree
  • Eligibility for North Carolina Bar admission is preferred.


BENEFITS AT MOORE & VAN ALLEN
  • Health and Wellness: We provide multiple health insurance plans, including a Health Savings Account option. You'll also have access to dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, as well as telehealth services.
  • Financial Security: Enjoy a Cash Balance Pension Plan (for members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for non-members), Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. We also offer Short & Long Term Disability coverage and a Financial Wellness Program to help you plan for the future.
  • Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our Maternal/Paternal Parental Leave policy, generous Holiday and Vacation Pay, and Bereavement Leave. We also prioritize your overall well-being with a Body Wellness Program and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Relocation & Bar Support: We reimburse reasonable relocation expenses and cover bar application and review costs to help make your transition to Moore & Van Allen as smooth as possible.


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