Woods Rogers seeks a Government Contracts Attorney to join its dynamic Construction and Government Contracts team, one of the largest dedicated construction govcon practices in the Southeast. The Government Contracts Attorney provides legal counsel and representation to clients involved in federal, state, and local government contracting. This position requires expertise in government procurement law and compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in government contracting in a government agency, in-house legal department, or law firm. This is a full-time, exempt position based in the firm’s Norfolk, VA office. 

Required Qualifications  

• Five or more years of experience with government contracting at a government agency, in-house counsel office, or law firm. 

• Five or more years of general litigation experience. 
• Expertise in the following areas of government contract law:  
  • Federal, state, and local procurement 
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency supplements 
  • Bid protests (GAO / U.S. Court of Federal Claims) 
  • Requests for Equitable Adjustment 
  • Contract Disputes Act claims 
  • SBA Mentor-Protégé Program 
  • Joint ventures 
  • SBA contracting assistance programs (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone) 
  • SBA size and status protests 
  • Ethics and standards of conduct for federal contractors 
  • Export control compliance 
  • Compliance with federal procurement requirements for country of origin 
  • Suspension and debarment proceedings 
• Excellent academic credentials and writing skills. 
• Willingness to assist and take initiative with local and regional marketing opportunities. 
• Member of Virginia Bar Association

Responsibilities  

Legal Advisory: Provide legal counsel on government contract laws, regulations, and policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state statutes. 

• Contract Review: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, amendments, and modifications with government entities. 

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with government contracts and advise management on potential issues. 

• Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in negotiations and disputes related to government contracts, including protests and claims. 

• Training and Guidance: Conduct training sessions for internal teams on government contracting regulations and compliance issues. 

• Research and Analysis: Stay updated on changes in government procurement laws and analyze their impact on client contracts and operations. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, finance, and project management teams to support contract execution and compliance. 

• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of contract-related communications and decisions. 

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Benefits Include: 

• Medical Insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• 401(k) + matching 

• Paid Holidays 

• Dental Insurance 

• Vision Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

Work Environment 

• Professional office environment 
• Travel is required to attend client meetings, court proceedings and other related events. 

Applications  

Woods Rogers is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to recruit@woodsrogers.com. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open for applications until filled.