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Assistant General Counsel

Energy Solutions

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Location: Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC

Job Summary
Provide primary legal support for nuclear services division, which includes construction and maintenance activities for new and existing nuclear utility plants. Supports executive management through the full cycle of complex commercial agreements, including RFPs, bid proposals, contract negotiation, subcontract negotiation, contract management, procurement, change orders, corporate compliance, and regulatory compliance.

Job Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities
  • Assists general counsel in managing the legal functions of the organization.
  • Oversees a variety of complex transactions, from negotiation to completion of project execution.
  • Provides legal support on labor relations matters, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and coordination with internal stakeholders and outside labor counsel.
  • Engages and manages outside counsel and subject matter experts for various legal and corporate matters.
  • Resolves disputes and spear-heads high-dollar collection efforts.
  • Conducts training for Contracts and Procurement department and Business Development group on legal and compliance issues.
  • Facilitates the development of partnership/teaming/joint-venture relationships with third parties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
Education
  • Juris Doctorate required
Certifications
  • State Bar certification
Required Experience
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience with strong transactional history
  • Experience in the engineering or construction industries
Preferred Experience
  • 10 years of experience with strong transactional history
  • Significant experience with regulatory compliance (NRC, DOE and/or DOD preferred)
  • Experience advising management in a unionized workplace, including matters involving collective bargaining agreements, labor relations, and union related compliance.

 
Required and Desired Skills
  • Ability to negotiate contracts directly with counterparties
  • Ability to provide sophisticated legal analysis, facilitate transactions and effectively communicate legal requirements through training and advice to employees at all levels of the organization
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Advanced drafting and negotiation skills
  • Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office products

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Ability to sit
  • Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Ability to work inside an office
  • Ability to perform highly repetitive motions with fingers, hands, wrists, and shoulders
  • Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public
  • Ability to perform under deadline pressure
  • Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply Online at: jobs.energysolutions.com

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Energy Solutions