Assistant General Counsel

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02-Dec-2025

Assistant General Counsel

Legal

10532BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site’s management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation’s nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer – and you can, too.

Job Family

Legal

Discipline

Attorney

Career Level

P5

Salary Range

$158,500 - $230,000

Note for Salary

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Job Family Description

Legal roles provide legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the organization. They examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Discipline Description

Attorneys provide legal advice and services in a specialty or multiple specialties of legal practices. They represent the organization to customers, suppliers, competitors, and government agencies. They provide resolution of business or technical issues by identifying legal solutions and recommending a course of action.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• 10-15 years' experience with federal Procurement and Prime Contract Administration including litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Regulations (DEAR), DOE/NNSA Orders/Policies including mission priorities and programs, and fiscal law.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to thoroughly analyze complex information to provide guidance for situation where there is no clear precedent.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures which ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and position the company and DOE/NNSA for highest success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, with the executive team, NNSA/DOE customer, and company suppliers to grow relationships as necessary to ensure adequate program strategy and implementation.
• Excellent written and oral communication and persuasion skills evidenced through provision of clear, comprehensive and well supported legal guidance which supports achievement of management objectives.
• Must possess a Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Must have an active license to practice law from a state or the District of Columbia and be recognized as a member in good standing of such state/DC.

Required Qualifications

• Twelve years of experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Must have an active license to practice law from a state or the District of Columbia and be recognized as a member in good standing of such state/DC.

We'd Also Like to See

• Prior in-house counsel experience is desirable
• Admission to South Carolina Bar is preferred

Career Band

Professional

Career Band Description

• Roles in this band apply the knowledge in area of expertise to analyze information; design and develop new approaches, methodologies and processes; and, provide professional advice and guidance to others in accordance with professional quality standards
• Applies a theoretical knowledge-base to work to achieve goals through own work
• Characterized by specific functional expertise typically gained through formal education
• May provide guidance to others as a project manager using technical expertise

Career Level Description

Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth expertise in own field/discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines, while solving unique problems that have a broad impact on the business.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

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What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
• Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Various wellness programs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Discounts and other supplemental benefits

SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:
SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

10-Dec-2025

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