Government Contracts Associate

McCarter and English?s Chambers-ranked Government Contracts group is seeking an experienced, diligent, and proactive government contracts associate to join our growing and dynamic team. Candidate must have strong analytical and writing skills, and should have at least 4-5 years' experience (preferably in a law firm setting) with: bid protests; cybersecurity; acquisition regulation (including FAR and DFARS) compliance; drafting REAs and claims, related claims analysis and counseling, and CDA claim litigation; federal subcontracting and related dispute and flow-down/compliance issues; multiple award contracts; and small business procurement. Intellectually curious self-starters with a demonstrable ability to work on certain matters independently, as appropriate, are strongly preferred. Experience with aerospace/defense, infrastructure/construction, life sciences/pharmaceutical, and/or manufacturing industries would be helpful. Strong academic background is required. The ideal candidate will be committed to a rise to partnership, and have an interest in and propensity for (if not experience with) written and oral ?thought leadership? and, ultimately, client development. Location flexible across our offices. Experienced litigators are encouraged to apply; Virginia State Bar admission highly preferred.

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The salary range for this position is $175,000 ? $250,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. If you have relevant experience and a desire to grow your career, please consider joining our team. We will be working directly with candidates for this opening. Please send your resume, cover letter, transcript, and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at recruiting@mccarter.com.

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Candidates who do not submit their transcript, cover letter and writing sample will not be considered.

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.