Position will serve as Associate Counsel, reporting to the UCOR General Counsel.

Responsible for advising management concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations, and representing UCOR in litigation and other legal proceedings. Functions under the supervision of the UCOR Chief Counsel.

Attends to matters of significant legal complexity, functioning as an associate attorney.

The position’s primary focus will be in the areas of contracts, employment law, labor law, workers’ compensation law, civil litigation, and procurement.

Conducts broad legal assignments necessitating ability to evaluate matters which may have a major bearing on the conduct of the organization’s business.

Interprets organization policy. Recommends changes in procedures.

Possesses and applies comprehensive legal knowledge to the completion of complex assignments.

Performs a wide range of legal counseling functions involving, but not limited to, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc.

Provides legal advice to the company and participates in major legal actions.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of legal techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Support the LEAN Program by identifying and working to eliminate waste from work processes.

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

J.D. or LL.B. or equivalent

License to practice law (TN preferred by not required)

Extensive corporate legal experience preferred. Must be fully qualified in a particular area of law, such as contract, labor, employment, workers’ compensation (TN Preferred) et.

Demonstrated experience in civil litigation.

Demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining among multiple unions.

Working knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) process.

Hold a Q or Top-Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

Experience working in federal agency space (DOE site work experience - preferred).

Strong interpersonal skills to include effective oral and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Oak Ridge, TN 37830: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person