Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level

Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/23/2026

Government Contracts & National Security Associate – Mid-Level | Washington, DC

Confidential search on behalf of an AmLaw 100 firm with a Band 1 government contracts practice.

Our AmLaw 100 client’s Government Contracts & National Security team is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Legal 500. The group advises major defense, aerospace, and technology clients on cutting-edge matters at the intersection of law, policy, and national security.

This associate will work on litigation, investigations, export controls, cybersecurity, and transactional matters involving government contractors. The group handles bid protests, OTAs, CRADAs, TIAs, and high-stakes audits and enforcement actions.

• 3–6 years of experience in government contracts or national security law
• Strong writing, analytical, and research skills
• Judicial clerkship or academic background in government contracts preferred
• Licensed or eligible to practice in Washington, DC

This team operates at the center of federal policy, innovation, and enforcement. Attorneys gain exposure to significant matters shaping national security law and the defense sector, within one of the most respected AmLaw 100 platforms.

$260,000–$365,000, commensurate with experience. Hours-based bonus eligibility.