Associate General Counsel Energy

Atkins Nuclear Secured, LLC is seeking experienced legal counsel with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with experience in government contracting, litigation management, and providing legal support to Federal Contractors performing services directly for the Federal Government.

Specific tasks could include:

·       Managing all legal issues facing prime contractor for the Department of Energy.

·       Managing litigation and legal budget in accordance with a litigation management plan.

·       Pursuing claims and defending claims as they arise.

·       Supporting major contract changes, modifications, requests for equitable adjustment and disputes; supporting contracts and procurement group as needed.

·       Providing human resources and labor counsel (or managing outside counsel) on issues including benefits, discipline, collective bargaining units, ADA and Title VII compliance, and other miscellaneous HR elements.

·       Serving as corporate secretary and supporting a Board of Directors and related committees.

·       Advising on corporate legal matters and intellectual property issues.

·       Advising on safeguards and security issues, along with export control issues.

·       Conducting training as needed for company compliance and best practices.

·       Advising on regulatory issues and potential process improvements.

·       Performing other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong organizational skills

·       Advanced drafting and negotiation skills

·       Ability to interact well with all levels of management and throughout multiple business units

·       Ability to interact with external client and build partnerships

·       Ability to solve complex problems that could have impacts throughout the business

·       Strong multitasking skills

·       Strong time management skills

Education

·       Juris Doctorate required

Certifications

·       Active State Bar certification, in good standing

Required Experience

·       A minimum of 10 years’ experience as an active attorney

·       In-depth expertise in government contracts

Preferred Experience

·       A minimum of 7 years of experience with direct expertise in government contracts and human resources

·       Department of Energy experience

·       Prime contract experience

·       Export Controls experience

·       Experience managing outside counsel

Location

·       Oak Ridge, TN, or

·       Lexington, KY

·       Hybrid remote considered