Substantial experience advising clients on a broad range of government contracts matters, with a particular emphasis on compliance, risk assessments, supply chain issues, investigations, and mandatory and voluntary disclosures.
Responsibilities include counseling clients on complex regulatory and contractual issues, leading internal reviews and investigations, assessing compliance and performance risks, and guiding clients through disclosure obligations and other sensitive government-facing matters.
The role serves as a primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day government contracts matters, advising across the full government contracts lifecycle, and managing the development and delivery of memoranda, analyses, and disclosures.
Expected to manage and drive forward portfolios of work with minimal supervision, contribute to client service strategy and matter development, mentor junior associates, and collaborate closely with partners on sophisticated and high-profile engagements.
Requires a proven track record of managing portfolios of client work and the ability to thrive in client-facing and government-facing situations, with significant opportunities for direct engagement with senior client stakeholders and key government officials.

Government Contracts (Compliance) Counsel

5-7 PQE · May 29, 2026 (6 months ago)

Crowell & Moring LLP

5-7 PQE · May 29, 2026 (6 months ago)

Salary

$320,000 - $355,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Government · Compliance/Regulatory · Investigations

Location

District of Columbia

Trusted recruiters

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

Overview

Substantial experience advising clients on a broad range of government contracts matters, with a particular emphasis on compliance, risk assessments, supply chain issues, investigations, and mandatory and voluntary disclosures.
Responsibilities include counseling clients on complex regulatory and contractual issues, leading internal reviews and investigations, assessing compliance and performance risks, and guiding clients through disclosure obligations and other sensitive government-facing matters.
The role serves as a primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day government contracts matters, advising across the full government contracts lifecycle, and managing the development and delivery of memoranda, analyses, and disclosures.
Expected to manage and drive forward portfolios of work with minimal supervision, contribute to client service strategy and matter development, mentor junior associates, and collaborate closely with partners on sophisticated and high-profile engagements.
Requires a proven track record of managing portfolios of client work and the ability to thrive in client-facing and government-facing situations, with significant opportunities for direct engagement with senior client stakeholders and key government officials.

View this job posting on the firm's site.

Last updated: November 10, 2026