Government Contracts Associate or Special Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced government contracts attorney to join their team in Wilmington, DE. 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.
• Provide compliance counseling and draft REAs and claims.
• Engage in CDA claim litigation and federal subcontracting issues.
• Address terminations, OCIs, and suspension and debarment matters.
• Manage multiple award contracts and small business procurement issues.
• Participate in client development and thought leadership opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in federal government contracts law.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• 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 from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Proficiency in FAR and DFARS.
• Strong client development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Firm-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage with firm HSA contribution.
• Employee-paid dental and vision coverage, and supplemental health plans.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Free and confidential employee assistance program.
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care and academic support.
• 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.