BWXT · 1 day ago
Senior Counsel
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$207K/yr - $271K/yr
10+ years expBWX Technologies, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company providing innovative nuclear solutions for global security and clean energy. The Senior Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor, offering comprehensive legal support across various business units, particularly focusing on federal government contracting and compliance matters.
Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advise company officials and employees on contractual matters both on commercial and U.S. Government contracts with a greater emphasis on the latter. Review and formally concur on major contract actions taken by the company
Represent the company before Panels and Boards related to Federal Government Contract Compliance matters and maintain current knowledge on the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agency supplements to the FAR. Review contract documents and company purchasing procedures for compliance with the pertinent regulations
Assist with project proposal preparation and review and potential post- award protest
Assist with labor negotiations with various unions for various facilities
Advise the company on environmental matters and potentially represent the company before regulatory forums on certain environmental issues
Assist with Corporate Ethics and Compliance investigations arising out of ethics and compliance hotline calls, employee reporting through the management chain or at the request of the Government or other customers. Prepare formal reports when required by Government and non-government customers
Manage/assist with litigation including budget, providing ongoing communication to clients and the legal department and developing strategies for the litigation and the potential for settlement
Prepare and present relevant training to company personnel
Ensure proper and timely legal advice is provided to any business level or function to achieve business objectives while limiting legal risk and/or liability
Provide and supervise legal reviews of various contracts and contract deviation approvals
Lead/support contract negotiations, development and negotiation of contracts, and legal documentation to support business objectives
Manage and support dispute, litigation and settlement strategy and execution and supervise outside legal services in support thereof
Support project specific entity formation and organization
Implement and enforce corporate policies and procedures
Support management in understanding, advancing and protecting the organization in legal matters
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of experience which includes extensive complex federal government engineering and/or equipment manufacturing contracting, execution and claims experience and/or compliance
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Current active status in at least one State Bar as certified by the Supreme Court of the licensing jurisdiction
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain an U.S. DOE clearance
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Company
BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75BKey Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2022-10-12Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2021-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Rex Geveden
Chief Executive Officer
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