General Attorney – Government Contractor

Intelligence Federal

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in contractor compliance, federal procurement law, and regulatory obligations, with strong capabilities in legal research, analysis, and drafting. Proven ability to support negotiations and review legal documents for compliance with federal standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal ResearchFederal Procurement LawContractor ComplianceLitigation ExperienceEnvironmental Law

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisContract DraftingRegulatory ComplianceDocument ReviewLegal WritingNegotiation SupportBilling Rate ReviewCompliance ReviewLegal Memoranda DraftingFederal Contract Oversight

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

10 CFR Part 719Federal SectorGovernment ContractsContractor OversightAdministrative LawEnvironmental LawAppropriations LawState Regulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft legal analyses, opinions, and memoranda on contractor legal management activities and regulatory compliance obligations
Conduct legal research on 10 CFR Part 719, federal procurement law, and related legal issues
Provide legal support for negotiations with contractors, including preparing documentation, identifying legal authorities, drafting analyses, and providing 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 applicable DOE requirements
Review attorney billing rates for reasonableness against regulatory standards and market benchmarks and make recommendations
Support agency attorneys on real property and personal property law, appropriations law, environmental law, state regulatory requirements and procedures, 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 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 is highly relevant
Experience in environmental law a strong plus
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
Ability to work remotely and travel as requested

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for benefits through Intelligence Federal