Government Contracts Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced government contracts attorney to join their team in Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in federal government contracts law, with a preference for 6-9 years. This role requires strong analytical, research, and writing skills, and offers opportunities for career growth and client development.

Duties

• Handle bid protests and acquisition regulation compliance.
• Draft and analyze REAs, claims, and CDA claim litigation.
• Manage federal subcontracting and related compliance issues.
• Address terminations, OCIs, and suspension/debarment matters.
• Engage in multiple award contracts and small business procurement issues.
• Contribute to thought leadership and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in federal government contracts law.
• Experience in a law firm setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently on certain matters.
• GovCon M&A experience is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace/defense, infrastructure/construction, life sciences/pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries is helpful.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Proactive and diligent work ethic.
• Interest in partnership and client development.

Benefits

• Firm-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage with firm HSA contribution.
• Employee-paid dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Free and confidential employee assistance program and behavioral health services.
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support, and pet care program.
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan.
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.