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Shape Federal Funding Strategy and Guide Complex Investment Decisions

Washington, District of Columbia Full time 3-5 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a 3–5 year attorney to advise on government contracts and grants within a National Security practice in Washington, DC. The position combines counseling on federal awards and funding programs with a role in M&A and financing transactions.

The Work

  • Advise clients on government contract and grant terms, compliance obligations, and administration.
  • Assist with negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, and teaming agreements.
  • Counsel deal teams, clients, and investors on government contracts and grants issues in M&A and financing transactions.
  • Support transaction diligence and novation matters involving government contracts and grants.
  • Work alongside National Security colleagues handling related areas that include foreign investment, export controls, sanctions, FCC, and FAA matters.

What You Bring

  • 3–5 years of experience in government contracts and grants.
  • Experience with OTAs, SBA and SBIR rules, GSA/FSS programs, and financial assistance agreements.
  • Ability to advise on contract and grant compliance, administration, and terms.
  • Experience assisting with negotiation of prime and subcontract agreements and teaming arrangements.
  • Capability to advise on government contracts and grants issues in M&A and financing transactions, including diligence and novations.
  • In-house experience is highly desirable; experience in foreign investment, export controls, sanctions, FCC, or FAA matters is welcome.
  • Strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Why Consider It

The role brings together government contracts and grants counseling, negotiations, and transaction work, with exposure to a National Security team whose members handle a range of related regulatory issues.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated salary range is $260,000–$365,000 based on year classification, with discretionary merit bonuses potentially available.

Benefits include health coverage, family-building and parental support, wellness resources, retirement benefits, and firm-paid CLE and bar expenses.

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.