Description:

McCarter and English's Chambers-ranked Government Contracts group is seeking an experienced, diligent, and proactive government contracts attorney to join our growing and dynamic team. Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience practicing law in the specific area of federal government contracts, and preferably 6-9 years such experience. There is a strong preference for candidates who have practiced government contracts law in a law firm setting. Applicants must have strong analytical, research, and writing skills, and should have experience with: bid protests; acquisition regulation (including FAR and DFARS) interpretation and compliance counseling; drafting REAs and claims, related claims analysis and counseling, and CDA claim litigation; federal subcontracting and related dispute and flow-down/compliance issues; terminations; OCIs; suspension and debarment; multiple award contracts; and small business procurement issues. Intellectually curious self-starters with a demonstrable ability to work on certain matters independently, as appropriate, are strongly preferred. GovCon M&A experience is a plus and experience with aerospace/defense, infrastructure/construction, life sciences/pharmaceutical, and/or manufacturing industries would be helpful, but is not required. The ideal candidate will be interested in a rise to partnership. Candidates will be offered certain opportunities for written and oral “thought leadership” on government contracts topics, and candidates with an interest in/propensity for client development will be encouraged in their business development efforts.

Location flexible across our offices; DC or Philadelphia preferred. Base salary range for this position is $200,000-275,000, depending on seniority, experience, and skills. Title will similarly depend on candidate's experience and skills level.

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

Other Compensation:

Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

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

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.