Job Title: Sr. Counsel - Nuclear Power Business Line
Location: Reston, VA
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Experience: Minimum of 15 years in legal field
About the Company:
- Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company with over 120 years of experience.
- Completed over 25,000 projects in 160 countries.
- Provides services in infrastructure, nuclear, security & environmental, energy, mining & metals, and manufacturing and technology markets.
Project Overview:
- Senior Counsel position within the Nuclear, Security & Environmental (NS&E) global business unit (GBU).
- Work includes both government projects (DOE, DOD, NASA) and commercial nuclear power projects (domestic and international).
- Complex and challenging work that requires original and creative thinking.
- Aligns with Bechtel's Vision, Values and Commitments to deliver successful outcomes.
- Learn more about the company's impact in their Impact Report.
Job Summary:
- Work within the Nuclear, Security & Environmental Global Business Unit (NS&E GBU) with a focus on the Nuclear Power business line.
- Integral part of a dynamic legal team, managing legal risk across the NS&E GBU.
- Must have strong relationships with business leaders and legal professionals.
- Part-time telework position, with three days of in-person attendance required at the assigned office or project.
- Weekly in-person schedules determined by individual and supervisor.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and support for commercial nuclear prospects and projects in the US and worldwide.
- Reports to Principal Counsel of the NS&E GBU.
- Proactively advise on a variety of legal matters and jurisdictions.
- Assist in development and negotiation of contracts for major projects.
- Complex and difficult work that requires original and creative thinking.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- . or JD degree with at least 15 years of experience in a major law firm or major engineering, procurement, and construction company.
- Must hold a current license to practice law in the United States.
- In-depth understanding and experience in engineering and construction sectors.
- Exposure to and experience with structuring and negotiating major public infrastructure projects.
- Strong professional skills and experience to advise on a variety of legal issues.
- Proactive, self-starting attitude.
- Approachable, down to earth, and resilient personality with strong negotiation, drafting, communication, and influencing skills.
- International outlook and ability to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Willingness to travel regularly and extensively.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience in nuclear-related and/or major infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction transactions.
- Intellectual flexibility and technical acumen.
- Strong lateral and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to identify new sector or technical knowledge and be aware of current and evolving customer needs.
- High degree of rigor, accuracy, detail, and complexity.
Project Management:
- Ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision and tight deadlines.
- Conscientious, detail-oriented, resilient, and tenacious.
- Able to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Independent handling of complex negotiations and reaching solutions that meet the needs of all parties.
Commercial Acumen:
- Understanding of how the business works and the role of the legal function in supporting business objectives.
- Ability to advise on risk/reward trade-offs.
- Ability to see ahead and identify how to accomplish future goals.
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving and interacting with senior non-lawyers globally.
Influencing Skills:
- Ability to influence major decisions with legal ramifications.
- Willingness to make hard decisions on legal advice and strategic business initiatives.
- Possesses the intellect, stature, and independence of thought to inspire confidence at the highest levels.
- Comfortable operating as a senior member of the business.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
- Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive.
- Programs to enhance company culture and provide time for recharge.
- Learn more about Bechtel's total rewards package.
Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary:
- As a global company, Bechtel values diversity and inclusion.
- Home to a vibrant and diverse workforce.
- Diversity has made Bechtel a trusted partner and more effective problem solvers and innovators.
- Committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong and are respected, supported, and valued.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process by emailing their request to .
