Corporate Attorney

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

8d • $137,076 - $337,428 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an experienced attorney to join its in-house Legal Department in a mid-level or senior role. The position provides legal counsel on government contracts, federal procurement, and real property transactions related to INL's operations as a DOE-funded national laboratory. The attorney serves as an advisor to laboratory leadership, contracts personnel, project managers, and other stakeholders, and works with DOE's Idaho Operations Office and other federal counterparts.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The team follows a 9x80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The position is testing designated and requires pre-employment and periodic drug testing. U.S. citizenship is required, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

The pay range is $137,076–$281,196 for Level 5, Salary Grade 470, or $164,592–$337,428 for Level 6, Salary Grade 480. Compensation decisions consider education, relevant experience, and other credentials. INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory supporting the Department of Energy's work in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. Its mission is to discover, demonstrate, and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options, and critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain admission to the Idaho State Bar by examination or on motion, as applicable.
• At least 5 years of substantive government contracts and/or federal procurement law experience for the mid-level role, or 10 or more years for the senior role, in private practice, in-house, or government service.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the FAR, DEAR, and federal contracting principles.
• Experience with real property transactions, including drafting and negotiating leases, easements, or other real estate instruments.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-legal audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior legal counsel experience at a DOE national laboratory, DOE headquarters or field office, or DOE prime contractor.
• Familiarity with DOE's M&O contracting model and the regulatory framework applicable to DOE contractor operations.
• Experience with federal land management, BLM or other agency real property processes, or transactions involving federally owned land.
• Knowledge of nuclear energy, research and development contracting, or technology transfer matters.
• Active DOE security clearance at the Q or L level.
• Admission to the Idaho State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on all phases of the federal procurement and contracting lifecycle, including solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out of contracts, subcontracts, grants, and cooperative agreements subject to the FAR, DEAR, and other applicable regulations.
• Advise on compliance with INL's DOE Management and Operations prime contract, including contract terms, regulatory obligations, and government-directed requirements.
• Support real estate and facilities legal matters, including review and negotiation of leases, easements, licenses, land use agreements, rights-of-way, and other instruments involving federal and non-federal lands.
• Counsel on contractor compliance with laws and regulations concerning cost accounting standards, cost allowability, intellectual property, data rights, export controls (EAR/ITAR), and small business subcontracting.
• Assist with bid protests, contract claims, disputes, and requests for equitable adjustment before government agencies, boards of contract appeals, or the Court of Federal Claims.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and government-related agreements, teaming arrangements, nondisclosure agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
• Monitor and analyze developments in federal procurement law, DOE policy, and related regulations, and advise management on risks and opportunities.
• Support internal compliance programs, ethics initiatives, and training related to government contracting and property matters.
• Collaborate with Legal Department colleagues on cross-functional environmental, employment, intellectual property, and corporate law matters as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match for regular positions
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program, including tuition assistance for eligible positions
• Comprehensive relocation package

What This Job Offers

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