JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Position: Senior Counsel
Company: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS)
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) is a Government contractor performing work for the U. S. Department of Energy at Savannah River Site near Aiken, South Carolina, with an immediate vacancy for a senior-level government procurement attorney position in its Office of General Counsel. Duties of the position include managing the Procurement, Contract, and Business Law Program. The program delivers specialized legal services and litigation support in procurement, prime contract administration, Government and commercial contracts, and various areas of business law, including fiscal law, property law, and technology transfer law. A candidate must possess strong analytical and writing skills. Emphasis will be placed on both interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a team member. A candidate must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and a license to practice law from a State or the District of Columbia. A candidate must be a member in good standing of a State (or equivalent) bar association. Eight years' experience in Government contract law is required. Prior in-house corporate experience is desirable. Send resume to SRNS Recruiting at Patricia.Pinkard@srs.gov
Position: Attorney II
Company: B&W Pantex
Annual Salary: $93,768 - $150,036
Relocation Package Available
B&W Pantex seeks an Attorney to support operations at the Pantex Plant, located 17 miles northeast of Amarillo, Texas, in Carson County. B&W Pantex manages the Plant for the U. S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration.
Job Duties:
Provides specialized proactive and strategic legal services related to the Plant and its business in environmental, health, safety, labor and employment law, Federal and commercial contracts, federal procurement regulations, and other areas of regulatory law. Provides legal advice on environmental and safety enforcement matters involving CERCLA, RCRA, NEPA, CWA, SDWA and CAA. Represents the Company at administrative hearings (unemployment compensation hearings, FLSA, discipline issues). Responsible for managing assigned litigation matters through use of outside counsel, as appropriate. Provides outside counsel with required guidance, documents, support and records necessary for the litigation process. Interprets statutes, regulations and agency guidance and recommends course of action, to assure the Plant operates its facilities in compliance with those applicable requirements. Participates in the assessment, resolution and negotiation of remedies associated with environmental remediation work. Provides general legal oversight and review for audits. Develops or assists in the development of action plans to address any issues related to the areas of law assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to conduct legal research via a computer-generated database involving a broad range of specialized environmental law issues; knowledge of RCRA, SWA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and other areas of regulatory laws and regulations; ability to provide counsel in the areas of environmental law, labor and employment law, contracts (particularly government contracts), federal procurement regulations and other areas of regulatory law; ability to plan and conduct legal assignments independently and effectively meet deadlines; ability to analyze and summarize large amounts of data; ability to represent the Plant in matters involving environmental and other issues and provide management legal advice with respect to the areas of practice assigned; and demonstrated ability to perform complex legal duties involving legal research and the preparation of written briefs. Must be capable of performing a wide range of legal research through computer based systems and the Internet.
Education & Experience:
JD degree and licensed in a State of the United States and eligible to obtain Bar Admittance in Texas, with at least 10-15 years experience encompassing environmental law, labor and employment law, government contracts, federal procurement regulations, and other regulatory areas.
U. S. Citizenship is required! Candidates who receive job offers will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.
Please submit resumes to Connie Olson, at B&W Pantex, in Amarillo, TX, colson@pantex.com.
B&W Pantex is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position: General Counsel
Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL is operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. We are a premier applied-science, multi-disciplinary national security laboratory, with an annual budget of more than $1.5 billion. The Laboratory’s mission is to ensure national security and apply science and technology to important problems of our time. By encouraging a competition of ideas, instilling respect for individual contributions, and embracing a diverse and motivated work force, we make breakthroughs that have global impact. Make history by being a vital part of our future.
We are currently inviting applications for the position of General Counsel. The successful candidate will report directly to the Laboratory Director/President of LLNS, LLC. This position will serve as a member of the Laboratory’s senior management team, providing legal advice to and representation of LLNS on all legal matters, including its relationship with the Department of Energy. The General Counsel will manage litigation arising from management and operation of LLNL, as well as manage the Office of the General Counsel, including the supervision of Counsel staff (seven attorneys). Specifically, this position will analyze pending legislation and rulemakings affecting U.S. Department of Energy, LLNS, and national laboratories. The General Counsel will also participate in the development and drafting of policies and procedures, implementing legal and regulatory requirements and developing and implementing programs to ensure compliance.
The ideal candidate will have a LLB/JD degree and member in good standing from a state Bar Association, as well as a willingness to obtain California Bar membership. A proven record of successful organizational management and leadership of a diverse legal team is required of the incumbent. Demonstrated success in managing legal functions relating to employment and benefits, environmental, procurement, intellectual property, and business, is essential to this role. Prior interaction with federal, state, and local agencies is required; prior interaction with the Department of Energy is preferred.
LLNL offers a challenging environment and a competitive salary/benefits package. To view and apply for this job, go to
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Jobs and search by job #007857. When applying and prompted please mention where you saw this ad. LLNL is operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.
Position: Lead Attorney
Company: Confidential (Prime Contractor to the U.S. Department of Energy)
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Description: The individual holding this position will be proposed as a "key person" for a contract to support the Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project (AMWTP). The individual will advise the contractor's management on a variety of legal and regulatory issues, including but not limited to environmental safety and health; labor and employment; procurement; contracts; and disputes. The individual will be expected to assist in the development of strategies to achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; DOE directives and orders; contractual provisions; and other applicable requirements.
Minimum Requirements/Preferences:
Experience Required: Seven years experience in a law firm, company or government agency with emphasis in environmental matters; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent judgment and strong work ethic.
Education Required: Juris doctor from an accredited school with outstanding academic credentials.
Experience Preferred: Compliance counseling particular to refining and chemicals or equivalent compliance enforcement experience with a government agency.
License Required: Admitted to practice in the State of Idaho. The employer may agree to pay all expenses for a candidate who is currently not admitted to practice in Idaho to become admitted to the Idaho bar, assuming the individual is otherwise qualified.
Resume: Please submit your resume and cover letter to rbarnes@coopershawke.com.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Senior Attorney I - Patents
Requisition #: E1200-1861
Summary
The individual holding this position will work under the direction of the Principal Attorney – Patents to handle patent and intellectual property matters, and provide advice and services to NREL management, program staff, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and subcontractors at all levels. This position is responsible for interacting directly with all levels of management, both internal and external.
Duties
- Perform legal work related to the timely filing, prosecution and protection of the laboratory's domestic and foreign patents; copyright and trademarks—including IP review and clearance of the laboratory’s publications; and software licensing agreements and other procurement instruments in support of the Contracts and Business Services Office
- Work with NREL program staff and laboratory clients in evaluating, acquiring, and protecting the rights to intellectual property consistent with Federal and State law, the Management & Operating Contract, and NREL policies
- Collaborate with the Legal Office's Principal Attorney - Patents on licensing and technology transfer activities, Work for Others agreements, and CRADAs
- Provide support to the Technology Transfer Office for the Innovation Management Program and the negotiation and administration of license agreements, including drafting proposed language
- Work closely with the DOE's Golden Field Office, DOE's Chicago Operation's Intellectual Property Law Division, and the DOE Headquarters' Office of Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property, in the conduct of duties assigned, as required
- Arrange and/or conduct patent (and trademark) clearance searches and analyzes search results
- Provide intellectual property reviews of publications, papers, and manuscripts proposed for dissemination by the laboratory
- Periodically review center patent dockets with the Principal Attorney - Patents and Technology Transfer Office staff to identify software, patents, and pending patent applications that provide maximum business value
- Identify, measure, and improve NREL intellectual property database, business, and other processes.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in a pertinent area of engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics. All candidates must have a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA accredited institution, be a member of a State bar (or be willing to become eligible to practice law in Colorado within one year of employment), and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office. Six years of legal and other relevant experience, including at least 2-4 years patent preparation and prosecution experience. Demonstrated experience drafting patent applications and amendments in diverse technical fields related to the business of the laboratory. Excellent technical, verbal, and written communications skills. Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and communicate effectively with visitors, outside counsel, and NREL employees, including educating other NREL employees on intellectual property related issues. Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, able to multi-task, and be able work independently.
Preferred
Patent preparation and prosecution experience in the biotechnology arts is preferred. Knowledge of federal procurement and general corporate law is desirable.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
Submit Your Resume
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email (single document if possible), fax, or mail to:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Human Resources (Requisition #E1200-1861)
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401
Fax: 303/384-7570
nrel_employment@nrel.gov (use only for incoming resumes and cover letters; no inquiries)
Please be sure to reference the requisition number for the specific position in which you are interested.
NREL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Senior Attorney II - General Law, Contracts/Property
Requisition #: E1200-1879
Summary
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has an opening in its legal office for a general law Senior Attorney with experience in government contracts, contract claims resolution, and federal property law. The individual selected for this position will work under the direction of the Principal Attorney - General Law. NREL is located in Golden, Colorado and is managed by Midwest Research Institute and Battelle Memorial Institute under a prime contract with the Department of Energy (DOE).
Duties
The primary responsibilities include: interfacing with and supporting a procurement function with approximately $65M to $85M in annual award values. The greater number of awards are for complex, multi-year research, development, demonstration, and/or deployment subcontracts with a fewer number of awards for purchases of technical and operations equipment and services. The attorney will interpret and use federal contracts and property law; federal contracts and property implementing regulations and requirements; and DOE prime contract terms and conditions. Commercial contracts, property law, and business law will also be interpreted and used to provide legal advice and counsel regarding: 1) government subcontracts and purchases, 2) government property, 3) commercial transactions, 4) contracts claims resolution, and 5) the management of contract litigation in coordination with outside counsel.
Minimum Requirements
All candidates must have a JD from an ABA accredited institution, be currently admitted to the bar, and be able to be admitted to the Colorado bar within one year of employment. All candidates must demonstrate: 1) effective interactions and communications in a teamed environment; 2) well-developed and effective counseling and negotiation skills; 3) highly effective communications skills (written and oral); and 4) excellent academic and employment credentials. Candidates must also be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, and able to work independently on a fast-paced, dynamic team.
Eight years of legal and other relevant experience in area of legal expertise, including five years of corporate/private and/or government legal with government contracts and subcontracts (including cost type contracts, construction contracts, property leases, and easements) and federal property management, is required. Some experience in contract claims resolution, commercial contract law, commercial property law, and general business law is also required.
Preferred
DOE prime contractor or government experience with government contracts and subcontracts, contract claims resolution, federal property, and general business law transactions. Knowledge of personal and organizational conflicts of interest; ethics, governance, standards of conduct, and research misconduct; and FOIA, insurance, taxes, and federal appropriations. Experience in contract litigation, including alternate dispute resolution, or managing contract litigation in cooperation with outside counsel is preferred. Experience in technology transfer transactions; environment, safety, and health law; and employment law is also desirable.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
Submit Your Resume
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email (single document if possible), fax, or mail to:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Human Resources (Requisition #E1200-1879)
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401
Fax: 303/384-7570
nrel_employment@nrel.gov (use only for incoming resumes and cover letters; no inquiries)
Please be sure to reference the requisition number for the specific position in which you are interested.
NREL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Principal Attorney - General Law, Contracts/Property
Requisition #: E1200-1880
Summary
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has an opening in its legal office for a general law Principal Attorney with experience in government contracts and subcontracts, government prime contract administration, contract claims resolution, and federal property law. The individual selected for this position will work under the direction of the Chief Counsel. NREL is located in Golden, Colorado and is managed by Midwest Research Institute and Battelle Memorial Institute under a Management and Operating prime contract with the Department of Energy (DOE).
Duties
The Principal Attorney position is primarily responsible for interfacing with and supporting its procurement function with approximately $65M to $85M in annual subcontract award values, prime contract administration function, and government property management function. The greater number of subcontract awards are for complex, multi-year research, development, demonstration, and/or deployment subcontracts with a fewer number of awards for purchases of technical and operations equipment and services. The Principal Attorney will interpret and use federal contracts and property law; federal contracts and property implementing regulations and requirements; and DOE prime contract terms and conditions. The incumbent will also interpret and use commercial contracts, property, and general business law to provide legal advice and counsel regarding: 1) government subcontracts and purchases; 2) prime contract administration; 3) government property management; 4) commercial transactions; 5) contracts claims resolution; and 6) management of contract litigation in coordination with outside counsel. The Principal Attorney will also be responsible for supervising an Administrator II - Business and Property Transactions position.
Minimum Requirements
All candidates must have a JD from an ABA accredited institution, be currently admitted to the bar, and be able to be admitted to the Colorado bar within one year of employment. All candidates must demonstrate: 1) effective interactions and communications in a teamed environment; 2) self-initiative and strong leadership skills; 3) well-developed and effective counseling and negotiation skills; 4) highly effective communications skills (written and oral); and 5) excellent academic and employment credentials. Candidates must also be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, and able to work independently and on a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
Ten to 15 years of legal and other relevant experience in area of legal expertise, including eight years of corporate/private and/or government legal experience with government contracts and subcontracts (including cost type contracts, construction contracts, property leases, and easements); government prime contract administration; contract claims resolution; federal and commercial contract law; federal and commercial property law; and general business law, is required. Knowledge of personal and organizational conflicts of interest; ethics, governance, standards of conduct; FOIA, insurance, and taxes; and two or more years of supervisory experience are also required.
Preferred
DOE prime contractor or government experience with government contracts and subcontracts; M&O prime contract administration; contract claims resolution; federal property law; and general business law, and federal appropriations law. Experience in contract litigation, including alternate dispute resolution, or managing contract litigation in cooperation with outside counsel is desirable. Experience in technology transfer transactions; environment, safety, and health law; and employment law is also preferred.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
Submit Your Resume
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email (single document if possible), fax, or mail to:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Human Resources (Requisition #E1200-1880)
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401
Fax: 303/384-7570
nrel_employment@nrel.gov (use only for incoming resumes and cover letters; no inquiries)
Please be sure to reference the requisition number for the specific position in which you are interested.
NREL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.
NREL - Senior Attorney II - Patents
Requisition #: E1200-1860 (Posted: 3/26/08)
Summary
The individual holding this position will work under the direction of the Principal Attorney – Patents. This position is responsible for handling patent and intellectual property matters and providing advice and services to NREL management, program staff, the Department of Energy (DOE), and subcontractors at all levels. Interact directly with all levels of management, both internal and external. Work with NREL program staff and laboratory clients in evaluating, acquiring, and protecting the rights to intellectual property consistent with Federal and State law, the Management & Operating Contract, and NREL laboratory policies.
Duties
- Perform legal work related to the timely filing, prosecution, and protection of the laboratory's domestic and foreign patents, copyrights, and trademarks. This includes IP review and clearance of the laboratory's publications, software licensing agreements, and other procurement instruments in support of the Contracts and Business Services Office
- Collaborate with the Legal Office's Principal Attorney - Patents on licensing and technology transfer activities, WFO agreements, and CRADAs
- Provide support to the Technology Transfer Office in supporting the Innovation Management Program and the negotiation and administration of license agreements, including drafting proposed language
- Work closely with DOE's Golden Field Office, DOE's Chicago Operation's Intellectual Property Law Division, and the DOE Headquarters' Office of Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property in the conduct of duties assigned, as required
- Arrange and/or conduct patent and trademark clearance searches; analyze search results
- Provide intellectual property reviews of publications, papers, and manuscripts proposed for dissemination by the laboratory
- Periodically review center patent dockets with the Principal Attorney - Patents and staff of the Technology Transfer Office to identify software, patents, and pending patent applications that provide maximum business value
- Identify, measure, and improve NREL's intellectual property database, business, and other processes.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in a pertinent area of engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics. All candidates must have a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree form an ABA accredited institution, be a member of a State bar (or be willing to become eligible to practice law in Colorado within one year of employment), and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office. Eight or more years of legal and other relevant experience, including 5-7 years patent preparation and prosecution experience is required. Demonstrated experience in patent application and prosecution in diverse technical fields related to the business of the laboratory. Excellent technical, verbal, and written communications skills. Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and communicate effectively with visitors, outside counsel, and NREL employees, including educating other NREL employees on intellectual property related issues. Must be detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and to work independently.
Preferred
Prosecution experience in biotechnology arts is preferred. Knowledge of federal procurement and general corporate law is desirable.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
Submit Your Resume
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email (single document if possible), fax, or mail to:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Human Resources (Requisition #E1200-1860)
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401
Fax: 303/384-7570
nrel_employment@nrel.gov (use only for incoming resumes and cover letters; no inquiries)
Please be sure to reference the requisition number for the specific position in which you are interested.
NREL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.
Argonne National Laboratory, General Counsel Position
Argonne National Laboratory seeks applications from highly qualified candidates for the position of General Counsel. Argonne a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC is one of the preeminent multidisciplinary research facilities in the country located about 25 miles southwest of Chicago.
The General Counsel is the chief legal officer for the organization and provides advice and counsel to senior management on all legal matters; works closely with all executive team members to support the legal and business needs of the organization; supervises all attorneys in the office of the General Counsel; sets legal policies, protecting the legal interests of the organization and ensuring that the business practices, policies and activities meet legal & regulatory requirements. General duties include the negotiation and documentation of significant transactions, management of outsourced legal activities, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate should have sound legal and business judgment, excellent decision making and negotiating skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to supervise and develop staff attorneys and paralegals; significant years of relevant legal experience; experience with Federal agencies, especially Department of Energy or Department of Defense highly preferred; strong academic record; and direct experience working in a corporate legal department actively involved in evaluating, negotiating and executing government contracts highly desirable. Intellectual property experience is helpful.
A JD and license to practice law in Illinois or able to be licensed in Illinois within 6 months is required. Ability to obtain a “Q” clearance.
Argonne offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Send your resume and salary history to ANLGCSearch@anl.gov. For additional information please visit our web site at www.anl.gov.
Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce.
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL)/Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Counsel Position
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL), based in upstate New York, is a world-class research and development facility dedicated to support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
KAPL is operated for the Department of Energy by KAPL, Inc., a Lockheed Martin Company (LMC). KAPL employees develop advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provide technical support for the safe and reliable operation of existing naval reactors and provide training to naval personnel who operate them.
KAPL employs more than 2,600 people at two major sites, in Schenectady, NY, and in West Milton, NY. A small contingent of KAPL field personnel also support nuclear work at shipyards in Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Virginia and Washington State.
LMC is a customer-focused, global enterprise principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers.
Headquartered just outside Washington, DC in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin has a revenue base of $39.6 billion and 140,000 employees in 50 states, the District of Columbia and 30 countries. The company also enjoys relationships with more than 250 international partners worldwide. The US Department of Defense, Department of Energy and NASA have consistently selected Lockheed Martin as a leading choice for advanced technology solutions.
Position
Based in Schenectady, New York and reporting to the President of KAPL, with a matrix reporting relationship to the LMC Vice President and General Counsel, Information Systems & Global Services, this position is responsible for all legal matters at KAPL. This includes serving as the key legal advisor to the President and management team.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing advice on all aspects of legal issues affecting KAPL operations, including:
- Government contracts;
- Subcontracts and procurement;
- Litigation;
- Employment and labor;
- Intellectual property;
- Environmental law and regulatory compliance;
- Providing timely and accurate legal advice to the functions and programs at KAPL;
- Working closely with KAPL management, in order to develop and implement the appropriate legal positions to enhance KAPL’s business strategy; and
- Managing outside counsel.
Requirements include:
- At least ten years of relevant legal experience;
- Extensive experience in at least one of the major areas--contracts, litigation, and / or employment and labor--is essential, as is a working knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the other areas;
- Sound legal and business judgment for matters of significant complexity;
- Keen analytical, written and oral communication skills;
- A proclivity toward teaming and collaboration;
- A willingness and ability to constructively communicate with others;
- Credibility and ability to build consensus and relationships at all levels of management;
- Either a JD or a LLM; and
- A DOE Q Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Location: Schenectady, New York
Centrally located between New York City, Boston and Montreal, Schenectady is surrounded by beautiful countryside in New York's Tech Valley.
Year-round recreational activities abound, including swimming, boating, fishing, skiing, skating and mountain climbing. The avid sports enthusiast can also enjoy a wide variety of spectator sports such as baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey at the professional and college level.
Tech Valley's museums, theaters and galleries offer a wealth of cultural opportunities. Throughout the year, the Times Union Center and the Glens Falls Civic Center offer events which include concerts, sporting events and other special activities.
During the summer months, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosts the New York City Ballet, and music groups ranging from the most popular rock and jazz concerts to the Philadelphia Orchestra. Each August the thoroughbreds return to race at the historic Saratoga track.
Contact:
Allison Ferlan
Lockheed Martin Corporation
301-300-0840
allison.ferlan@lmco.com
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