Assistant General Counsel, Tennessee

BWXT • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for legal support and advice relating to contracts, operations related claims and ordinary course operating business line transactions for BWXT Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc, BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC and BWXT Ordnance Tennessee, Inc. at facilities in Erwin, Jonesborough and Oak Ridge, TN. Legal support includes assistance with proposal analysis and preparation, negotiation and interpretation of project and business-related contracts, contract enforcement during and after project execution, claim development and defense, assistance with project related dispute resolution, labor negotiations, Human Resources/employment practices guidance, compliance investigation, export controls, intellectual property and general business line support. Provides legal guidance, counsel and support to all levels of operating business line management including senior BWXT Business Unit executives and project management personnel as well as BWXT Deputy General Counsel.

Requirements

• Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Must have a current active status in at least one State Bar as certified by the Supreme Court of the licensing jurisdiction.
• Must possess at least ten (10) years of experience which includes extensive complex federal government engineering and/or equipment manufacturing contracting, execution and claims experience and/or compliance.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Advises company officials and employees on contractual matters both on commercial and U.S. Government contracts with a greater emphasis on the latter.
• Review and formally concur on major contract actions taken by the company.
• Represents the company before Panels and Boards related to Federal Government Contract Compliance matters and maintain current knowledge on the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agency supplements to the FAR.
• Review contract documents and company purchasing procedures for compliance with the pertinent regulations.
• Assists with labor negotiations with various unions for various facilities.
• Advises the company on environmental matters and potentially represents the company before regulatory forums on certain environmental issues.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on, and responsible for the policies related to, Deliberate Malpractice and Mandatory Reporting.
• Responsible for conducting training for employees on these subjects from time to time.
• Conducts and coordinates investigations with the Corporate Ethics and Compliance arising out of ethics and compliance hotline calls, employee reporting through the management chain or at the request of the Government or other customers.
• This role is responsible for preparing formal reports when required by Government and non-government customers.
• Manages litigation including budget, providing ongoing communication to clients and the legal department and developing strategies for the litigation and the potential for settlement.
• Prepares and presents relevant training to company personnel.
• Supports other legal needs and priorities within BWX Technologies, Inc. as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree