Represents clients across various industries, including cybersecurity, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, construction and engineering, information technology, life sciences, biodefense, and professional services.
Requires experience across all areas of public contract law (federal, state, and local), specifically including handling bid protests (first or second chair), government contracts counseling under FAR/DFARS, False Claims Act litigation, suspension, and debarment, conducting internal investigations, responding to government investigations, and developing ethics and compliance programs.
The nationally recognized Government Contracts team advises leading contractors on complex regulatory, compliance, procurement, investigations, and litigation matters, providing exposure to high-profile matters like contract disputes and transactional work.
Prior experience at an Am Law 100 firm is required.

Baker & Hostetler LLP

Mid-Level Government Contracts Associate

4-6 PQE · September 10, 2026 (2 months ago)

Baker & Hostetler LLP

4-6 PQE · September 10, 2026 (2 months ago)

Salary

$310,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Government · Compliance/Regulatory · False Claims Act · Investigations

Locations

District of Columbia · Columbus · Seattle · New York City · Philadelphia · Houston · Austin · Dallas · Denver · Los Angeles · Orange County · San Francisco · Chicago · Cleveland · Orlando · Atlanta · Cincinnati · Wilmington

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Overview

Represents clients across various industries, including cybersecurity, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, construction and engineering, information technology, life sciences, biodefense, and professional services.
Requires experience across all areas of public contract law (federal, state, and local), specifically including handling bid protests (first or second chair), government contracts counseling under FAR/DFARS, False Claims Act litigation, suspension, and debarment, conducting internal investigations, responding to government investigations, and developing ethics and compliance programs.
The nationally recognized Government Contracts team advises leading contractors on complex regulatory, compliance, procurement, investigations, and litigation matters, providing exposure to high-profile matters like contract disputes and transactional work.
Prior experience at an Am Law 100 firm is required.

Trusted recruiters

Top recruiter for this opening
Rebecca Glatzer
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Rebecca Glatzer
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Katy Lucas joined BakerHostetler’s Atlanta office in the Health Care group.
Rebecca was fantastic to work with. Consistently easy and fast communication, and her knowledge of the Atlanta legal market is unparalleled. I would recommend Rebecca to anyone and genuinely enjoyed the entire process!
Top recruiter for this opening
Darin Morgan
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Darin Morgan
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Mike Nagelberg joined BakerHostetler’s District of Columbia office in the Environmental group.
Darin went above and beyond to ensure that my next career move would be the perfect fit. He consistently maintained close contact throughout the recruiting process, offered helpful insight and guidance on interview preparations and post-offer strategies, and exercised notable patience to allow me the opportunity to make an informed decision on my job change. His top of the line networking skills and unique ability to opportunistically place candidates in desired locations were evident on day one, and I highly recommend him to all attorneys who are considering a move.

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Last updated: November 10, 2026

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