Associate - Government Contracts

BakerHostetler is seeking a mid-level associate (4-6 years of experience) to join its Business Practice Group - Government Contracts Team . As a member of the Government Contracts Team, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to represent clients in numerous industries, including cybersecurity, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, construction and engineering, information technology, life sciences, biodefense, and professional services.

Qualifications Include

• Experience in all areas of public contract law (federal, state, and local) including:
• Handling bid protests in a first or second chair role
• Government contracts counseling under FAR/DFARS
• Experienced with False Claims Act litigation, suspension, and debarment
• Conducting internal investigations
• Responding to government investigations
• Developing and enhancing ethics and compliance programs
• Am Law 100 experience
• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school
• Must be admitted to practice law in state of residence

Ideal Candidates Will Have Demonstrated The Following Attributes

• Exceptional project management skills
• Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills; law review or other comparable experience indicating significant research and writing skills a plus
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, complex workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues
• The professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment

Why BakerHostetler?

• Join a nationally recognized Government Contracts team advising leading contractors on complex regulatory, compliance, procurement, investigations, and litigation matters
• Work directly with experienced attorneys on sophisticated matters while developing meaningful client relationships and taking ownership of substantive work early in your career
• Collaborate across BakerHostetler's national platform of more than 1,000 attorneys in 18 offices, leveraging deep industry knowledge and multidisciplinary resources
• Benefit from a collegial culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth
• Gain exposure to high-profile government contracts matters, including bid protests, contract disputes, regulatory compliance, investigations, and transactional work
• Participate in a firm that values innovation, collaboration, community involvement, and pro bono service

Location: This position may be located in the Los Angeles, CA or Washington, D.C. office.

The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $285,000 – $345,000. The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program. BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including group health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays (11 days), paid time off, 401(k) plan, parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable), family care program, wellness program, life and accident insurance, and short and long-term disability.

Application Submission Information Qualified Candidates – Self-Apply:

Please apply via link in posting and attach your resume and law school transcript.

Search Firms If your search firm has a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit application materials including introduction, resume, and law school transcript to Belle O’Toole, Recruiting Manager, at [email protected] . If your search firm does not have a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit only blind candidate profiles to Belle O’Toole at [email protected] .

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.