Our client’s nationally recognized Government Contracts practice is seeking a midlevel associate in Anchorage to advise contractors, grant recipients, and Alaska Native Corporation enterprises across the full lifecycle of federal procurement and grant funding.
The Work
- Counsel government contractors and grant recipients, including Alaska Native Corporation entities, on federal procurement regulations, compliance obligations, and federal assistance programs.
- Represent clients in bid protests, contract claims, and other disputes before the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Boards of Contract Appeals, and other tribunals.
- Assist with False Claims Act matters involving federal procurement and grant funding, including government investigations, qui tam actions, civil litigation, and related compliance and enforcement proceedings.
- Conduct internal investigations and compliance reviews concerning the use of federal funds, and advise on agency oversight, Inspector General inquiries, audit findings, and potential suspension or debarment.
- Guide clients through grant lifecycle issues, from proposal strategy and award negotiation to post-award administration, cost allowability, audit requirements, and closeout under 2 C.F.R.
- Part 200.
- Support transactional matters and M&A due diligence involving government contracts, ANC subsidiaries, and federal grant funding.
- Advise Alaska Native Corporation clients and subsidiaries, including SBA 8(a) participants, on eligibility, regulatory compliance, sole-source and competitive procurement, joint ventures, mentor-protégé arrangements, and affiliation considerations.
- Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex regulatory, compliance, investigation, and litigation matters, including potential federal construction contracting issues.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of experience in government contracts and/or federal grants counseling, investigations, or litigation.
- Experience advising on federal procurement or federal financial assistance programs.
- Familiarity with the FAR, DFARS, federal procurement processes, and the Uniform Guidance at 2 C.F.R.
- Part 200.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex regulatory and dispute matters.
- Experience with or exposure to SBA small business programs, including the 8(a) Business Development Program, mentor-protégé arrangements, or joint venture structures.
- Excellent academic credentials and admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where you will practice, or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
- Experience advising Alaska Native Corporations, tribal entities, or other Native-owned businesses, or familiarity with ANC-related eligibility, affiliation, and procurement issues, is preferred.
- Experience with federal grant compliance, cost principles, audits, OIG inquiries, agency oversight, GAO or tribunal proceedings, False Claims Act issues, or suspension and debarment is preferred; construction contracting experience is also valued.
Why Consider It
The practice covers a broad range of sophisticated work, from procurement and grant strategy to compliance, investigations, audits, and contested proceedings.
Associates work directly with experienced practitioners and clients and can take on meaningful responsibility early, with access to professional development and mentorship.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual salary range is $147,000–$325,000, with actual pay adjusted for job-related factors; eligible full-time employees may also receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and an annual discretionary bonus.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.