Associate General Counsel Energy

Job Description

Why join us?  
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 
We are seeking an Associate General Counsel Energy. This position is based out of either our Oak Ridge, TN, or Lexington, KY office, and hybrid/remote is an option for this position. 
About Us  
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 
How will you contribute to the team?  

• Manages all legal issues facing prime contractor for the Department of Energy.

• Manages litigation and legal budget in accordance with a litigation management plan.

• Pursues claims and defending claims as they arise.

• Supports major contract changes, modifications, requests for equitable adjustment and disputes; supporting contracts and procurement group as needed.

• Provides human resources and labor counsel (or managing outside counsel) on issues including benefits, discipline, collective bargaining units, ADA and Title VII compliance, and other miscellaneous HR elements.  

• Serves as corporate secretary and supporting a Board of Directors and related committees.

• Advises on corporate legal matters and intellectual property issues.

• Advises on safeguards and security issues, along with export control issues.

• Conducts training as needed for company compliance and best practices.

• Advises on regulatory issues and potential process improvements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute? 

• Juris Doctorate required.  

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as an active attorney.

• In-depth expertise in government contracts.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills.

• Ability to interact well with all levels of management and throughout multiple business units.

• Ability to interact with external clients and build partnerships.

• Ability to solve complex problems that could have impact throughout the business.

• Strong multitasking skills.

• Strong time management skills.

• Prefers a minimum of 7 years of experience with direct expertise in government contracts and human resources.

• Department of Energy experience preferred.

• Prime contract experience preferred.

• Export Controls experience preferred.  

• Experience managing outside counsel preferred.

• Must be able to obtain DOE security clearance.

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   
We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimburse