Gov't, Defense and National Security Attorney

Overview

Wilmer Hale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

Our Defense, National Security, and Government Contracts Practice is seeking lawyers who have 6-8 years of post-JD experience (excluding judicial clerkships). Our global practice encompasses government contracts, white collar defense and investigations and false claims act practices. We are seeking a Government Contracts Counsel to join our Washington, DC office.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package— base salary, bonus and benefits —for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

• Demonstrated experience in Government Contracts law, including, bid protest work, the Contract Disputes Act, internal investigations, counseling, and Federal procurement issues involving the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”).
• Juris Doctor.
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or eligible to waive into the DC bar.
• Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (Wilmer Hale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Wilmer Hale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

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