Government Contracts Attorney

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on all aspects of government contracting, including contract formation, negotiation, performance, and termination.
• Provides support to clients on government contracts-related issues as they arise.
• Affirms clients in navigating government procurement processes, including bid protests, requests for proposals (RFPs), and contract disputes.
• Provides legal counsel on compliance matters related to government contracts, including applicable regulations, such as FAR and DFARS, certifications, and reporting requirements.
• Provides legal counsel and support to clients on all aspects of state and local government contracting, including bid preparation, proposal submission, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Advises clients on regulatory compliance matters related to state and local government procurement, including adherence to applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on government contracts, ideally in an IT corporation.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency-specific regulations, and other laws governing government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of state and local procurement laws, regulations, and procedures, including experience with public sector contracting and regulatory compliance.
• Actively licensed and in good standing in a U.S. state.

Pay

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%).

Diversity & Inclusion

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.