Government Contracts Associate | $240K–$330K | Hybrid | New York City Law Firm

🏛️ Government Contracts Associate – Hybrid

Location: New York City, NY
Compensation: $240,000 – $330,000
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation: Not Provided

Join a leading national law firm known for its high-stakes, high-profile work at the intersection of government, business, and public policy. This Government and Regulatory Practice Group is seeking an experienced Associate (3–6 years PQE) to join their New York City office.

🔍 About the Role:

You’ll advise a mix of public and private sector clients on complex legal and regulatory issues. The work involves:

• Government contracts and compliance

• Construction disputes (especially heavy civil)

• Local, state, and federal regulatory matters

• Appearances before courts, administrative agencies, dispute boards, and public bodies

Industries covered include transportation, environmental services, real estate, and healthcare.

✅ Key Requirements:

• 3–6 years of relevant legal experience from a top-tier law firm or government agency

• Strong background in construction law, government contracts, or regulatory matters

• Excellent academic credentials

• Superior research, writing, and advocacy skills

• Ability to manage workload independently with sound legal judgment

• Admission to the New York Bar (in good standing)

🏆 Ideal Candidate:

• Has Big Law, litigation, government, or regulatory experience

• Brings knowledge of heavy civil construction disputes or public contracts

• Excels in client-facing environments and policy-driven matters

• Eager to work on high-impact cases across diverse sectors

🎯 Why Join This Team?

This is a standout opportunity to:

• Work with a collaborative, high-performing legal team

• Handle major legal and policy issues involving infrastructure, compliance, and public sector interests

• Build expertise in a practice that combines litigation, advisory, and regulatory strategy

📌 Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Associate

• Education Required: Juris Doctor (JD)

• Travel: Not Required

• Security Clearance: Not Required

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Commission: No

📣 This role is exclusive and should not be reposted. Interested candidates should meet the exact experience criteria (3–6 years) and demonstrate a strong academic and professional foundation.

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Washington, DC - $350,000 - $450,000 - Permanent

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Washington, DC
Full-Time, Permanent
$350,000 - $450,000
Eligible for Annual Merit Increase as well as Discretionary Bonus

Must-Haves

·         Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

·         Admission to the bar to practice law

·         12 years’ experience as an attorney.

·         Eight years advocacy or related experience.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of the chemical or related industry

Nice-To-Haves

·         Federal government (EPA) or related experience

·         Base level knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) laws.

·         Board and Board governance experience.

·         Trade association experience.

Job Description

The position is responsible for protecting ACC’s legal interests and operations, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The position is also responsible for overseeing ACC’s Legal Services staff. The position serves as the chief legal officer for ACC and the Board of Directors, including managing and overseeing Executive Committee and Board operations. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

·         Develops and deploys legal strategy, including offensive and defensive litigation as well as collaborates with technical and policy staff to provide input on regulations and legislation that could impact the business of chemistry.

·         Manages legal risk to ACC, including political and lobbying compliance and oversees contracts between ACC and outside parties.

·         Oversees corporate governance of ACC, including Board and Board Committee processes and serves as the Corporate Secretary to the organization.

·         Serves as a member of the ACC senior management team and maintains responsibility for coordinating and aligning with other ACC departments/divisions.

·         Oversees overall organizational compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, including antitrust risk.

·         Serves as Chief Compliance Officer, including oversight and management of ACC’s Code of Ethics and Conduct program.

·         Oversees selection, retention, management and evaluation of all outside counsel. Oversees the employees within the Legal Services department, including establishing performance objectives, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating employee development for direct reports.

·         Directs the development of annual legal operational budget.