Senior Counsel, Nuclear Fuel
About The Position
As a Senior Counsel, Nuclear Fuel you will provide strategic legal support across complex commercial, regulatory, and contractual matters for our Global Operating Plant (OPX) Nuclear Fuel business. You will be a strategic partner and support the offer development process, internal governance matters, and other legal and contractual matters that arise during project execution and commercial disputes. Within OPX Nuclear Fuel business, you will have a primary focus on our US-based Nuclear Fuel business. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel, OPX Nuclear Fuel and be located at either our Cranberry Township, PA or Columbia, SC sites. Hybrid Work Schedule.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on commercial and business law
- Membership in a US State Bar
- Experience with corporate governance processes in a regulated environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior in‑house counsel experience and/or experience negotiating international commercial agreements preferred.
- Experience supporting energy, nuclear, manufacturing, or other regulated industries preferred.
- Foreign language skills (Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify legal and commercial risks to the enterprise and develop practical strategies to mitigate or eliminate such risks while supporting our goals.
- Review, analyze, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, such as Nuclear Fuel Supply Contracts, including supply agreements, technical services contracts, nondisclosure agreements, software licensing and development agreements, and teaming agreements.
- Skilfulness in drafting terms of complex project customer contracts and translation of prime contract sales terms to suppliers and vendors. Experience developing supply chain master or blanket agreements for critical long lead material procurements.
- Participate in complex negotiations with domestic and international customers and suppliers.
- Identify issues and promptly advise management on legal, compliance and regulatory risks associated with business transactions.
- Collaborate to partner with internal project management groups and business teams to achieve corporate goals.
- Train and advise management on legal issues, compliance and risk mitigation.
- Travel domestically and internationally on an as-required basis.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
