Posting Title

General Law Attorney

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

At NREL, we focus on creative answers to energy challenges. From breakthroughs in fundamental science to new clean energy technologies to integrated energy systems that power our lives, NREL researchers are transforming the way the nation and the world use energy.

This role is a newly created position to support the growth of NREL under the direct supervision of the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) and entails collaborative work with the AGC, other legal advisors at the laboratory, and NREL's management and staff across various levels. Candidates must exhibit proven legal expertise in a pertinent area, with a preference for experience in procurement, construction, ESH&Q (Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality), privacy, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and/or technology transfer activities. The incumbent will progressively assume higher levels of responsibility in the following areas:

• Providing legal support to the Acquisition Services Office through the review and counsel on procurement documents, Department of Energy-funded subcontracts, leases, activities related to construction, purchase orders, and various other contractual agreements.
• Analyzing and interpreting contractual clauses, government regulations, statutory laws, and case law to offer guidance on optimal strategies for attaining laboratory business goals, simultaneously reducing legal risks and potential liabilities for the organization.
• Supporting the Technology Transfer Office by participating in the negotiation and formulation of agreements and amendments, including Agreements for Commercializing Technology (ACTs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
• Supporting the Information Technology team by facilitating the negotiation and creation of specialized Cyber Security provisions, conducting reviews of agreements, and addressing matters related to privacy.
• Collaborating with the Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) Office to address compliance matters, including adherence to mandates from various governmental agencies and the development and review of miscellaneous safety-related plans.
• Evaluating external engagements of staff members to identify and address potential conflicts of interest, and conducting analyses and resolutions of