Corporate Attorney

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Corporate Attorney to join its Legal Department in a mid-level or senior role. The attorney will provide sophisticated legal counsel on government contracts, federal procurement, and real property transactions arising from INL’s operations as a DOE-funded national laboratory. The role serves as a trusted advisor to laboratory leadership, contracts personnel, project managers, and other stakeholders, and works closely with DOE’s Idaho Operations Office and other federal counterparts. This is a full-time, on-site position in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The team works a 9x80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. This is a testing-designated position requiring a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing during employment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing in any 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 experience in government contracts and/or federal procurement law for the mid-level role, or 10+ years for the senior-level role; experience may be 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 experience as legal counsel at a DOE national laboratory, DOE headquarters or field office, or a 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, Bureau of 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 (Q or L level).
Admission to the Idaho State Bar.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice on all phases of federal procurement and contracting, including solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and close-out of contracts, subcontracts, grants, and cooperative agreements governed by the FAR, DEAR, and other applicable regulations.
Advise on compliance with INL’s DOE Management and Operations contract, including contract interpretation, regulatory obligations, and government-directed requirements.
Support real estate and facilities matters, including review and negotiation of leases, easements, licenses, land use agreements, rights-of-way, and other real property instruments involving federal and non-federal lands.
Counsel on laws and regulations governing contractor operations, including 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, the Armed Services or Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, or the Court of Federal Claims.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and government-related agreements, teaming arrangements, non-disclosure agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
Monitor and analyze developments in federal procurement law, DOE policy, and related regulatory areas, 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 matters involving environmental, employment, intellectual property, and corporate law as needed.