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Battelle · 2 days ago

Sr. Counsel, Environment and Infrastructure

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development company that manages national laboratories and delivers critical services for various clients. The Senior Counsel will support Battelle's Environment & Infrastructure Business Unit by providing legal advice on various matters, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages and provides advice and counsel to internal clients on a variety of legal matters germane to the E&I Business Unit (e.g., government and commercial contracting, proposal and contracts lifecycle, compliance, disputes, etc.). Arranges for legal resources for areas outside the attorney’s competency or responsibility

Effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders within the Contracts, Procurement, Business Development, Business Unit and Executive Management, IP & Tech Transfer, and Information Technology and Finance team, among others

Supports procurement and subcontracting efforts and negotiates with external entities on a variety of issues, including allocation of risks, IP ownership and licensing, key terms and conditions

Be a go-to business partner who is able to provide both practical and timely legal advice that facilities expedient deal-making

Assist with development of templates, policies and playbooks; be willing to train others and drive efficiency improvement projects to closure

Bring ideas and solutions to the table, not just problems, when working with internal clients

Willingness to work on the smallest and simplest, as well as the most complex, legal matters faced by Battelle

Operate at the highest levels of integrity and ethical behavior; exercise impeccable judgment and discretion

Act as a Mission First cultural leader consistently demonstrating Battelle’s values and mission

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeContracting experienceExpert knowledge of FARSell-side commercial contractsLegal analysis skillsOrganizational skillsCuriosityTeam environment contributionBack-office technology knowledgeSecurity clearanceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsEmotional intelligenceIntegrity

Required

A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Ohio, or ability to obtain reciprocity or corporate counsel license in Ohio

At least 7 years of experience with contracting and subcontracting in support of U.S. Government programs and/or commercial contracting, at a nationally recognized law firm and/or as a contracting professional or in-house counsel at a government contracting company including:

Expert knowledge and experience working with the FAR and related supplements, and other pertinent agency acquisition regulations

Experience with sell-side commercial contracts, including for both services and products

Proficient knowledge and experience with reviewing requests for proposals, bid submissions and protests, Organization and Personal Conflicts of Interest compliance, cybersecurity regulations, teaming arrangements, NDAs, SBJV's, data rights, export issues, and performance issues and terminations to minimize liability and risk to Battelle

Demonstrated excellence in analyzing legal concepts and ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences, at all levels within the organization, from executive leadership to interns, and with all levels of Government agency personnel

Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple competing priorities

Ability to promote and contribute to a collaborative team environment that encourages and supports inclusion to drive innovation and reach the best solutions to complex problems

Working knowledge and comfort with common back-office technologies such as Microsoft Office, Westlaw, electronic timesheet systems. Willingness and desire to explore the use of Generative and Agentic AI technologies as part of your practice

Curiosity, emotional intelligence, and ability to be a leader of company and department culture

An active U.S. security clearance at the Top-Secret level or higher, or the ability to obtain and maintain such

Preferred

Subject matter expertise or experience in one or two other areas of law e.g., export, government accounting, cybersecurity and privacy, environmental, M&A, employment, etc

Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, construction, and/or well-drilling type contracts

A working knowledge of intellectual property issues, including licensing and protection

Comfortable both leading and supporting ethics investigations and voluntary and mandatory disclosures

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.