General Attorney – Federal Procurement & Contracts

This role offers an experienced attorney the opportunity to provide legal counsel and contract oversight in support of federal government operations, with a particular focus on Department of Energy (DOE) contractor oversight and compliance with 10 CFR Part 719. The successful candidate will conduct complex legal research, prepare legal opinions and memoranda, support contractor negotiations, and review legal and financial submissions for regulatory compliance. Working alongside agency counsel, the attorney will also contribute to matters involving procurement, administrative law, environmental law, and property and appropriations law. This position combines litigation experience, federal contracting knowledge, and strong legal drafting skills in a public-sector environment. The role is fully remote, with occasional travel as requested, and offers a full-time contractor arrangement. Annual compensation ranges from $100,000 to $175,000.

• Legal Experience: At least 7 years of professional legal practice as a licensed attorney.

• Litigation Background: At least 7 years of litigation experience, demonstrating strong legal analysis, case evaluation, and written advocacy capabilities.

• Federal Contractor Compliance: At least 4 years of experience with contractor compliance in the federal sector, preferably working within or providing services to a federal agency.

• Federal Procurement Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal government contracts, agreements, procurement law, and government contractor oversight.

• Legal Research and Writing: Excellent legal research, analytical reasoning, and writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, thorough, and well-supported legal memoranda and opinions.

• Contract Drafting: Demonstrated experience drafting and reviewing federal contracts, government agreements, and related legal documentation.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and assess contractor submissions against applicable legal and regulatory requirements, particularly in relation to 10 CFR Part 719.

• Environmental Law: Experience or familiarity with environmental law is a strong advantage.

• Professional Licensing: Active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. state.

• Remote Work and Travel: Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and travel occasionally as requested.

• Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with agency attorneys, government personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Judgment and Attention to Detail: Sound legal judgment, discretion, and a high level of accuracy when reviewing sensitive legal, contractual, and financial documentation.