Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment

Requisition ID:  281015

• Relocation Authorized:  None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $216,000 - $280,800 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Job Summary:

The Senior Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to the Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental (NS&E) global business unit (GBU) on matters affecting Bechtel business related to this skillset.  The work is typically complex and challenging, involving issues that are unique and require a high degree of original and creative thought for their solution.  The work performed by the NS&E GBU covers both government work (for customers such as DOE, DOD, NASA), as well commercial nuclear power (both domestic and international) therefore, the Senior Counsel will handle matters that span both sectors of work.

The position reports to the General Counsel of NS&E, with regular engagement and interaction with Bechtel’s Manager of Global Labor and Employment Law and the Global Labor and Employment Law team.   

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.”  #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• This position has responsibility for managing assigned employment and labor-related matters working closely with both senior management, Labor Relations, and Human Resources.
• Management and handling of domestic and international labor and/or employment litigation matters.
• Investigating, responding and advising on state, federal and international government administrative actions.
• Advice on data privacy matters, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related laws.
• Advice and counsel on strategic domestic and international labor and industrial relations issues, collectively bargained benefits programs, and individual grievance matters.
• Preparing and presenting training across a variety of labor and employment issues; and supporting internal customers in the development of policies and best practices. 
• The position requires determination of case strategy.
• Effective communication to management regarding litigation developments and costs
• Retention and management of outside counsel and internal resources in accordance with Bechtel litigation objectives and case budgets.
• Management of Bechtel compliance with discovery requirements, including e-discovery obligations, and supervision of Legal Assistant case