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Senior Associate, Government Contracts — Washington

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Seeking a senior associate to join a growing Government Contracts and National Security practice in the Washington office. The role focuses on transactional government-contracts support and regulatory counseling across acquisitions, structured investments, and teaming arrangements.

Work includes DCSA facility security clearance and FOCI analyses, counseling on small-business set-aside programs, SBIR/STTR awards, rights in technical data and software, subject inventions, cybersecurity/CMMC compliance, and negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, and teaming agreements.

The team offers a competitive compensation framework (expected annual pay range from $365,000+), comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer.

  • Minimum of 5 years of government contracts practice experience with meaningful transactional and counseling work
  • Practical experience with DCSA facility security clearances and FOCI analyses
  • Experience advising on small-business programs (including SBIR/STTR), rights in technical data/software, and cybersecurity/CMMC matters
  • Strong drafting and analytical skills; ability to handle competing short-deadline assignments
  • High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school

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