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Savannah River National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Senior Attorney

Aiken, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is planning to hire a team-oriented attorney to provide legal advice on a variety of legal issues. The role involves managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and supporting the laboratory’s mission through legal and business guidance.

BiotechnologyGovernmentTest and Measurement

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to executive leadership and staff that is clear, timely, and actionable

Review subcontracts and other agreements, working with procurement professionals and other business and research components to resolve contract issues

Lead efforts and work collaboratively with outside counsel when warranted to represent BSRA in matters involving litigation, Court of Federal Claims, Board of Contract Appeals, administrative proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, investigations, and other proceedings

Provide presentations and training on legal topics to internal and external audiences

Maintain up to date knowledge of governing law and BSRA’s Prime Contract with DOE

Uphold BSRA’s Code of Conduct, values, and ethics and promote such across SRNL

Willing to take on new areas of law and other duties as assigned, work independently and in teams, and adapt to evolving mission and business needs

Qualification

J.D. from ABA schoolLicensed to practice lawFederal procurement experienceFederal Acquisition RegulationDepartment of Energy clearanceCounseling skillsAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiating skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

Licensed and authorized to practice law in a U.S. state, active bar membership in good standing

Eight years of relevant legal experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant legal work experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance (DOE Q). Eligibility: U.S. citizen

Preferred

Experience with DOE management & operating contractors, national laboratories, and/or federal government contracting

Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation

Excellent academic record and professional credentials

Highly developed writing, interpersonal, counseling, and negotiating skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high quality legal service

Benefits

Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed

Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)

Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)

AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)

Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting

Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)

Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap

Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.