Government Contracts Associate or Special Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced government contracts attorney to join its team in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in federal government contracts, with a preference for 6-9 years. Experience in a law firm setting is strongly preferred.

Duties

• Handle bid protests and acquisition regulation interpretation.
• Draft and analyze REAs and claims, and manage CDA claim litigation.
• Advise on federal subcontracting, terminations, and compliance issues.
• Address OCIs, suspension, debarment, and small business procurement.
• Engage in GovCon M&A and industry-specific matters as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in federal government contracts law.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently on certain matters.
• Interest in partnership and client development.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Proficiency in FAR and DFARS compliance.
• Experience with multiple award contracts and related disputes.
• Knowledge of aerospace, defense, infrastructure, or life sciences industries is a plus.

Benefits

• Firm-paid life and AD&D insurance, and disability benefits.
• Comprehensive medical coverage with HSA contributions.
• Voluntary dental, vision, and supplemental health plans.
• 401(k) plan with various contribution options.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee assistance and behavioral health services.
• Firm-paid back-up care and academic support programs.
• 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.