Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts

BAH Partners

. Provide legal support for procurement transactions at all stages .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $162,800 - $303,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in procurement transactions, regulatory compliance, and government contracts law, with a strong ability to provide practical legal solutions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Holds a J.D. degree and active bar admission, with a proven track record in supporting national security and technology matters.

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Government Contracts LawFAR and DFARS CompliancePrime Contract NegotiationsRegulatory Compliance AdvisoryJ.D. Degree

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Hard Skills

Legal Support for Procurement TransactionsComplex Transactional Issues HandlingBid Protest JurisprudencePost-Award CounselingMergers and Acquisitions Advisory

Soft Skills

Collaboration with Cross-Functional TeamsClear Communication of Legal ConceptsAbility to Work Under PressureBuilding Trusted PartnershipsAnticipating Business Needs

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

National Security SectorCivil SectorCybersecurity SectorCommercial ContractingNon-FAR-Based Contracting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support for procurement transactions at all stages
Advise on regulatory compliance
Serve as the primary business attorney supporting at least one market within the National Security Sector
Support projects across Civil, Cybersecurity, and National Security Sectors as needs arise
Handle complex transactional issues at prime and subcontract levels
Provide legal advice and counsel to market leaders and their teams
Anticipate business needs and develop practical legal solutions
Establish trusted partnerships across the company
Collaborate with Legal, Ethics and Compliance team members
Protect and advance the company while navigating legal and compliance risks
Proactively prepare for future legal and compliance issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience practicing law in a law firm, corporate, or government environment, including supporting commercial and technology matters
Experience with government contracts law, including FAR, DFARS, federal procurement statutes and regulations, and bid protest jurisprudence
Experience leading or assisting with prime contract and subcontract negotiations, pre-award support, and post-award counseling
Experience partnering closely with senior business leaders to develop comprehensive solutions
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks and root causes and design and implement mitigation strategies or action plans
Ability to translate legalese or regulations into succinct, clear, and workable business solutions
Ability to execute against clear goals, priorities, success metrics or KPIs, and manage against program plans
J.D. degree
Active bar admission with any U.S. state bar
Nice to have: experience with commercial and non-FAR-based contracting
Nice to have: experience supporting defense and national security missions, including technology and mission-ready innovation
Nice to have: experience with government contracting in a professional services firm
Nice to have: experience with Post-Government and Organizational Conflicts of Interest
Nice to have: experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Nice to have: ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence
Camera-on expectation during interviews and assessments
Select benefits for employees working fewer than 20 hours per week