Assistant General Counsel (Procurement and Fiscal Law), Commercial Law Branch

Assistant General Counsel (Procurement and Fiscal Law), Commercial Law Branch

Hiring Organization

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Hiring Office

Central Office, Office of General Counsel, Commercial Law Branch, Washington, DC

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Location: 320 First Street, NW

Location: 320 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20534 - United States

Application Deadline:

Friday, October 9, 2026

About the Office

The Commercial Law Branch (\"CLB\") represents the Federal Bureau of Prisons in all litigation involving acquisitions by, and financial operations of, the Federal Bureau of Prisons to include the award of contracts and contract disputes seeking money damages. CLB also represents the BOP in other acquisition related litigation, including civil fraud claims, bankruptcies, and intellectual property matters. CLB advises the Bureau on all stages of the procurement process, fiscal and appropriations law, agreements, and other commercial law matters.

Job Description

The attorney will provide legal advice and assistance in such areas of law as Government contracts, contract agreements (including inter-governmental and inter-agency agreements), appropriations, intellectual property, acquisitions, and financial operations to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Prison Industries (also known as UNICOR), and the National Institute of Corrections. The attorney will represent the Bureau of Prisons in the litigation of contract appeals before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and in the litigation of protests of solicitations and contract awards before the Government Accountability Office, and assist in litigation at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This involves reviewing proposed actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, as well as interpreting laws and regulations and providing advice on alternatives to achieve desired objectives.

The attorney will work with Central Office, regional, and institution management and line staff with respect to commercial law matters.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post-J.D. (or relevant) experience.

Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in government procurement law, appropriations law, intellectual property law, and in litigation related thereto in a correctional setting is highly desired but not required.

Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range, including locality pay adjustments, is GS-12 ($102,415 - $133,142), GS-13 ($121,785 - $158,322), GS-14 ($143,913 - $187,093), or GS-15 ($169,279 - $197,200).

Number of Positions

One

Travel

Occasional Travel.

Relocation Expenses

Not Authorized.

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