Government Contracts Associate Attorney

Morrison & Foerster, LLPWashington, DC
Remote

About The Position

Morrison Foerster's Government Contracts practice is seeking a mid-level lateral associate to join our growing and vibrant team. This role involves representing clients in a wide array of industries and with all types of government contracts and public procurement matters, including contract negotiations, investigations, compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, technology licensing, and cybersecurity. The M&A advisory practice includes representation of sophisticated private equity firms, small businesses and defense tech leaders in government contract aspects of M&A transactions.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of transactional experience
  • Demonstrated interest in government contracts and aerospace/defense
  • Outstanding writing and analytical skills
  • Top academic credentials
  • Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in

Nice To Haves

  • Focus on mergers and acquisitions preferred

Responsibilities

  • Contract negotiations
  • Investigations
  • Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
  • Technology licensing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Representation of clients in government contract aspects of M&A transactions

Benefits

  • Market leading salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
  • Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
  • 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
  • Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps
  • Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements
  • Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations
  • Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations
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