General Attorney – Federal Contractor Compliance, Litigation

Intelligence Federal

. Draft legal analyses, opinions, and memoranda on contractor legal management and regulatory compliance matters .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in contractor compliance and federal procurement law, with strong capabilities in legal research, analysis, and drafting. Proficient in reviewing legal documents for compliance with regulatory standards and providing strategic legal support in negotiations.

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Legal ResearchFederal Procurement LawContractor ComplianceLegal Document DraftingActive Bar Membership

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisLitigation ExperienceContract DraftingRegulatory ComplianceDocument ReviewEnvironmental LawNegotiation SupportLegal Memoranda DraftingBilling Rate ReviewCompliance Review

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Federal SectorGovernment ContractsContractor OversightDOE Requirements10 CFR Part 719

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft legal analyses, opinions, and memoranda on contractor legal management and regulatory compliance matters
Conduct legal research on 10 CFR Part 719, federal procurement law, and related legal issues
Provide legal support for negotiations with contractors, including documentation, legal analysis, and recommendations
Draft internal and external memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
Review contractor submittals, including Legal Management Plans, Annual Budgets, Letters of Engagement, Staffing and Resource Plans, and Settlement Requests, for compliance with 10 CFR Part 719 and DOE requirements
Review attorney billing rates for reasonableness against regulatory standards and market benchmarks and make recommendations
Support agency attorneys on real property, personal property, appropriations, environmental, state regulatory, and administrative law through research, writing, and document review and markup

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of legal practice experience as an attorney
7+ years of litigation experience
4+ years of previous experience with contractor compliance in the Federal sector, preferably within or serving as a contractor for a Federal agency
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
Strong federal government contract and/or agreement drafting experience
Experience with federal contracts, government contractor oversight, or procurement-related legal matters
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
Ability to work remotely and travel as requested
Experience in environmental law is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits package
Remote work with occasional travel as requested
Named one of the Best Places to Work in Washington, DC by the Washington Business Journal