Perkins Coie · 3 weeks ago
Government Contracts Attorney - Senior Counsel
Washington, D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$420K/yr - $420K/yr
10+ years expPerkins Coie LLP is an AMLAW 50 firm seeking an experienced attorney to join their nationally-ranked Government Contracts team in Washington, DC. The attorney will handle sophisticated matters including bid protests and will be responsible for leading projects, managing litigation, and developing client relationships.
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Responsibilities
Significant experience handling bid protest matters before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) as lead attorney
Deep knowledge and understanding of the FAR and DFARS, and regulatory compliance counseling expertise
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and litigation, supervise attorneys, and develop client relationships
Experience with False Claims Act investigations, cybersecurity, mandatory disclosures, suspension and debarment, and prime-sub negotiations and disputes
Other highly relevant areas of experience include GSA Schedules, intellectual property rights, M&A diligence, claims and disputes, trade controls, and grants
Prior clerkship at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims is a plus
Qualification
Required
10+ years of government contracts experience in the federal government, private practice, and/or industry
Significant experience handling bid protest matters before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) as lead attorney
Deep knowledge and understanding of the FAR and DFARS, and regulatory compliance counseling expertise
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and litigation, supervise attorneys, and develop client relationships
Experience with False Claims Act investigations, cybersecurity, mandatory disclosures, suspension and debarment, and prime-sub negotiations and disputes
Other highly relevant areas of experience include GSA Schedules, intellectual property rights, M&A diligence, claims and disputes, trade controls, and grants
Preferred
Prior clerkship at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims is a plus
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Personal medical and parental leave
Up to ten paid Holidays
Family care benefits
Company
Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie is a law firm that specializes on corporate law, litigation, and real estate law.
1001-5000 employees
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Leadership Team
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CFO
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COO
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