Closing Date: 19th May, 2026
Description:
Summary:This position is located in the Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor (SOL), Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services (MALS). We are seeking a procurement law attorney to serve as the DOL's senior procurement legal advisor. The person selected as Counsel for Procurement and Contract Law, a Supervisory Attorney Advisor position, will supervise and lead the Department's procurement law practice, supervising a small staff of litigators and legal advisors.
Duties:
The Procurement Law Counsel group litigates bid protests and contract claims before the GAO and in other forums, advises senior management and the contracting community on government contract issues, and provides legal support for the Department of Labor's acquisition policies and programs.
The Counsel for Procurement and Contract Law supervises and leads the Department of Labor's procurement and government contracts law practice.
The person selected will assign, direct and review the work of attorneys providing procurement and government contract legal services to the entire Department of Labor. The Counsel area has an active litigation practice involving bid protests and contract claims before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and in other forums. The Counsel for Procurement and Contract Law directly provides and supervises the provision of legal advice on contracts, grants and procurement issues, including providing advice on complex, sensitive, and fast-moving issues to high-level Department officials, including DOL's Heads of Contracting Activities, the Chief Procurement Officer, and the Senior Procurement Executive. The Counsel also provides legal guidance to the Department in carrying out its procurement responsibilities under applicable Federal procurement laws and policies. The Counsel and staff regularly counsel DOL's contracting activities and program agencies related to ongoing procurements.
The Counsel provides expert advice on all aspects of Federal procurement law (e.g., bid protests, contract claims, disputes, performance problems, and suspension and debarment). Considerable expertise is required to supervise and lead this litigation practice. The Counsel may directly handle the most difficult, complex, precedent setting matters as well as litigation related to procurements with Department-wide significance. Additionally, the Counsel must establish positive working relationships with the Department of Justice and private attorneys.
This position is excluded from bargaining unit.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
Qualifications:
In Describing Your Experience, Please Be Clear and Specific. We Will Not Make Assumptions Regarding Your Experience.
To Qualify for An Attorney Position, Applicants Must Possess a Professional Law Degree (ll.B. or J.D.); Be a Member in Good Standing of The Bar of A Court of General Jurisdiction of A State, Territory or Possession of The U.S.; and Have Acquired the Amount of Experience Indicated Below for Each Grade Level.
For Gs-15 Grade Level, Applicants Must Have Four (4) Years of Post-Law Experience Progressively Responsible Legal Experience of A Professional Nature Which Demonstrates the Ability to Perform the Work at This Level. at Least One Year of Qualifying Experience, at This Level, Must Be Specialized Experience as Defined Below.
Specialized Experience: One Year (52 Weeks) of Post-J.D. Specialized Experience at Or Equivalent To, the Gs-15 Level, in Or Directly Related to This Position. One Year (52 Weeks) of Specialized Experience Commensurate with The Duties and Responsibilities of The Position at A Level Close to The Work of This Job that Has Given You the Particular Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform.
Specialized Experience that Is Qualifying Grade for This Position Is Described as The Following: Experience that Involves Procurement Law Litigation and Advice in A Federal or Comparable Setting.
Note: A Ll.M. May Be Substituted for A Maximum of One Year of Experience.
Transcripts: You Must Provide a Copy of Your Law School Transcript to Be Considered for This Position. Verification of Your Academic Degree(s) Is Necessary to Determine Your Qualifications or Eligibility for This Position, You Will Be Required to Submit an Official Transcript for Verification Purposes Before You Are Hired. However, Unofficial Transcripts May Be Submitted During the Application Phase of The Process. Please Note that Your J.D. or Ll. B Degree Must Be Conferred Before You Can Begin Working.
Education:
A Ll.B or J.D. Is a Requirement for This Position. if You Do Not Submit Sufficient Academic Documentation Necessary to Demonstrate that You Meet the Eligibility and Minimum Qualification Requirements Described in This Announcement, Your Application Will Be Deemed Incomplete and You Will Be Ineligible for Further Consideration for This Vacancy.
Any Applicant Falsely Claiming an Academic Degree from An Accredited School Will Be Subject to Actions Ranging from Disqualification from Federal Employment to Removal from Federal Service.
If Your Education Was Completed at A Foreign College or University, You Must Show Comparability to Education Received in Accredited Educational Institutions in The United States and Comparability to Applicable Minimum Course Work Requirements for This Position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#eva-foreign) for More Information.
Additional Information:
Applicants Must Meet All Legal and Regulatory Requirements. Reference the Required Documents Section for Additional Requirements.
Supervisory Financial Disclosure (if Applicable) - This Position Is Subject to The Confidential Financial Disclosure Requirements of The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (p.L. 95-521). Therefore, if Selected, You Will Be Required to Complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (oge Form 450) to Determine if A Conflict or An Appearance of A Conflict Exists Between Your Financial Interest(s) and Your Prospective Position with Dol. This Information Will Be Required Annually.
The Mission of The Department of Labor (dol) Is to Protect the Welfare of Workers and Job Seekers, Improve Working Conditions, Expand High-Quality Employment Opportunities, and Assure Work-Related Benefits and Rights for All Workers.
Refer to These Links for More Information: General Information (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#gen-info), Reasonable Accommodation (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#Reasonable-Accommodations), Additional Documentation (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#add-docu), Former Federal Employees (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#former-fed)
As a Condition of Employment, All Personnel Must Undergo a Background Investigation for Access to Dol Facilities, Systems, Information And/or Classified Materials Before They Can Enter on Duty: Background Investigation (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/background-investigation)
Click for Telework Eligibility Information (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#Telework)
Based on Agency Needs, Additional Positions May Be Filled Using This Vacancy.
The Fair Chance Act (fca) Prohibits Federal Agencies from Requesting an Applicant's Criminal History Information Before the Agency Makes a Conditional Offer of Employment. if You Believe a Dol Employee Has Violated Your Rights Under the Fca, You May File a Complaint of The Alleged Violation Following Our Agency's Complaint Process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of The Fair Chance Act. (http://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#fair-chance-act)
Note: The Fca Does Not Apply to Some Positions Specified Under the Act, Such as Law Enforcement or National Security Positions.
All Department of Labor Employees Are Subject to The Provisions of The Drug-Free Workplace Program Under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
As a Condition of Employment for Accepting This Position, You May Be Serving in A Position in Schedule Policy/career of The Excepted Service. You Will Obtain Competitive Status After Two Years of Service in This Position, if Applicable. Your Employment in This Position May Be At-Will. Merit Systems Protection Board (mspb) Appeals of Adverse Actions Concerning Performance, Discipline, and Other Matters Arising Under Chapters 23, 43, and 75 of Title 5, United States Code, May Not Be Available to An Individual Serving in This Position. Prohibitions on Prohibited Personnel Practices May Be Enforced by The Office of General Counsel [or Agency Equivalent Position] and Not the Office of Special Counsel.
Additional Information:
Candidates Should Be Committed to Improving the Efficiency of The Federal Government, Passionate About the Ideals of Our American Republic, and Committed to Upholding the Rule of Law and The United States Constitution.
Benefits
The Counsel for Procurement and Contract Law supervises and leads the Department of Labor's procurement and government contracts law practice.
The person selected will assign, direct and review the work of attorneys providing procurement and government contract legal services to the entire Department of Labor. The Counsel area has an active litigation practice involving bid protests and contract claims before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and in other forums. The Counsel for Procurement and Contract Law directly provides and supervises the provision of legal advice on contracts, grants and procurement issues, including providing advice on complex, sensitive, and fast-moving issues to high-level Department officials, including DOL's Heads of Contracting Activities, the Chief Procurement Officer, and the Senior Procurement Executive. The Counsel also provides legal guidance to the Department in carrying out its procurement responsibilities under applicable Federal procurement laws and policies. The Counsel and staff regularly counsel DOL's contracting activities and program agencies related to ongoing procurements.
The Counsel provides expert advice on all aspects of Federal procurement law (e.g., bid protests, contract claims, disputes, performance problems, and suspension and debarment). Considerable expertise is required to supervise and lead this litigation practice. The Counsel may directly handle the most difficult, complex, precedent setting matters as well as litigation related to procurements with Department-wide significance. Additionally, the Counsel must establish positive working relationships with the Department of Justice and private attorneys.
This position is excluded from bargaining unit.
Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Requires a trial period if the requirement has not been met.
- Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
- Appointment to the position may require a 1-year supervisory probationary period.
Qualifications:
In Describing Your Experience, Please Be Clear and Specific. We Will Not Make Assumptions Regarding Your Experience.
To Qualify for An Attorney Position, Applicants Must Possess a Professional Law Degree (ll.B. or J.D.); Be a Member in Good Standing of The Bar of A Court of General Jurisdiction of A State, Territory or Possession of The U.S.; and Have Acquired the Amount of Experience Indicated Below for Each Grade Level.
For Gs-15 Grade Level, Applicants Must Have Four (4) Years of Post-Law Experience Progressively Responsible Legal Experience of A Professional Nature Which Demonstrates the Ability to Perform the Work at This Level. at Least One Year of Qualifying Experience, at This Level, Must Be Specialized Experience as Defined Below.
Specialized Experience: One Year (52 Weeks) of Post-J.D. Specialized Experience at Or Equivalent To, the Gs-15 Level, in Or Directly Related to This Position. One Year (52 Weeks) of Specialized Experience Commensurate with The Duties and Responsibilities of The Position at A Level Close to The Work of This Job that Has Given You the Particular Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform.
Specialized Experience that Is Qualifying Grade for This Position Is Described as The Following: Experience that Involves Procurement Law Litigation and Advice in A Federal or Comparable Setting.
Note: A Ll.M. May Be Substituted for A Maximum of One Year of Experience.
Transcripts: You Must Provide a Copy of Your Law School Transcript to Be Considered for This Position. Verification of Your Academic Degree(s) Is Necessary to Determine Your Qualifications or Eligibility for This Position, You Will Be Required to Submit an Official Transcript for Verification Purposes Before You Are Hired. However, Unofficial Transcripts May Be Submitted During the Application Phase of The Process. Please Note that Your J.D. or Ll. B Degree Must Be Conferred Before You Can Begin Working.
Education:
A Ll.B or J.D. Is a Requirement for This Position. if You Do Not Submit Sufficient Academic Documentation Necessary to Demonstrate that You Meet the Eligibility and Minimum Qualification Requirements Described in This Announcement, Your Application Will Be Deemed Incomplete and You Will Be Ineligible for Further Consideration for This Vacancy.
Any Applicant Falsely Claiming an Academic Degree from An Accredited School Will Be Subject to Actions Ranging from Disqualification from Federal Employment to Removal from Federal Service.
If Your Education Was Completed at A Foreign College or University, You Must Show Comparability to Education Received in Accredited Educational Institutions in The United States and Comparability to Applicable Minimum Course Work Requirements for This Position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#eva-foreign) for More Information.
Additional Information:
Applicants Must Meet All Legal and Regulatory Requirements. Reference the Required Documents Section for Additional Requirements.
Supervisory Financial Disclosure (if Applicable) - This Position Is Subject to The Confidential Financial Disclosure Requirements of The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (p.L. 95-521). Therefore, if Selected, You Will Be Required to Complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (oge Form 450) to Determine if A Conflict or An Appearance of A Conflict Exists Between Your Financial Interest(s) and Your Prospective Position with Dol. This Information Will Be Required Annually.
The Mission of The Department of Labor (dol) Is to Protect the Welfare of Workers and Job Seekers, Improve Working Conditions, Expand High-Quality Employment Opportunities, and Assure Work-Related Benefits and Rights for All Workers.
Refer to These Links for More Information: General Information (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#gen-info), Reasonable Accommodation (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#Reasonable-Accommodations), Additional Documentation (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#add-docu), Former Federal Employees (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#former-fed)
As a Condition of Employment, All Personnel Must Undergo a Background Investigation for Access to Dol Facilities, Systems, Information And/or Classified Materials Before They Can Enter on Duty: Background Investigation (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/background-investigation)
Click for Telework Eligibility Information (https://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#Telework)
Based on Agency Needs, Additional Positions May Be Filled Using This Vacancy.
The Fair Chance Act (fca) Prohibits Federal Agencies from Requesting an Applicant's Criminal History Information Before the Agency Makes a Conditional Offer of Employment. if You Believe a Dol Employee Has Violated Your Rights Under the Fca, You May File a Complaint of The Alleged Violation Following Our Agency's Complaint Process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of The Fair Chance Act. (http://www.dol.gov/general/jobs/vacancy-information#fair-chance-act)
Note: The Fca Does Not Apply to Some Positions Specified Under the Act, Such as Law Enforcement or National Security Positions.
All Department of Labor Employees Are Subject to The Provisions of The Drug-Free Workplace Program Under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
As a Condition of Employment for Accepting This Position, You May Be Serving in A Position in Schedule Policy/career of The Excepted Service. You Will Obtain Competitive Status After Two Years of Service in This Position, if Applicable. Your Employment in This Position May Be At-Will. Merit Systems Protection Board (mspb) Appeals of Adverse Actions Concerning Performance, Discipline, and Other Matters Arising Under Chapters 23, 43, and 75 of Title 5, United States Code, May Not Be Available to An Individual Serving in This Position. Prohibitions on Prohibited Personnel Practices May Be Enforced by The Office of General Counsel [or Agency Equivalent Position] and Not the Office of Special Counsel.
Additional Information:
Candidates Should Be Committed to Improving the Efficiency of The Federal Government, Passionate About the Ideals of Our American Republic, and Committed to Upholding the Rule of Law and The United States Constitution.
Benefits
