18 June 2026
Key requirements
Five or more years of government contracts practice experience Meaningful transactional and counseling experience Ability to multi-task on a variety of short-deadline assignments Ability to continuously produce thoughtful, intelligent work product of superior quality
TrendsThe role
Cooley LLP seeks a lawyer with five or more years of experience in government contracts and national security law to join their Washington, DC office. The role focuses on transactional support, regulatory counseling, and advising on matters like facility security clearances, small business programs, cybersecurity compliance, and contract negotiation.
What you'll do
- Provide government contracts transactional support including M&A and structured investments
- Advise on DCSA facility security clearances and FOCI analyses
- Counsel on government contracts and regulatory matters
- Negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, and teaming agreements
What we're looking for
Five or more years of government contracts practice experience
Meaningful transactional and counseling experience
Ability to multi-task on a variety of short-deadline assignments
Ability to continuously produce thoughtful, intelligent work product of superior quality
Excellent writing skills
High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
Significant experience in government contracts transactional support
Significant experience in DCSA facility security clearances and FOCI analyses
Significant experience in government contracts and regulatory counseling
Experience with small business set-aside programs
Experience with SBIR and STTR awards
Experience with rights in technical data, software, and subject inventions
Experience with cybersecurity/CMMC compliance
Experience with negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, and teaming agreements
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health flexible spending accounts
Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
Firm-paid AD&D insurance
Firm-paid LTD
Firm-paid short term medical benefits
Vacation time accrual at the rate of four weeks per year
Sick time accrual at the rate of two weeks per year
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Hiring contacts
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Government Contracts Senior Associate
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